{"product_id":"hakai-suru-clay-tempered-hand-forged-katana","title":"\"Hakai Suru\" Clay Tempered Hand Forged Katana","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo destroy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo legend. No borrowed hero. No famous owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHakai Suru\u003c\/strong\u003e doesn't need one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTaking its name from the Japanese \u003cstrong\u003e破壊する (hakai suru) — “to destroy”\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is one of those katanas where restraint somehow makes it look considerably more threatening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe design is beautifully stripped back: a \u003cstrong\u003edeep black saya\u003c\/strong\u003e, dark fittings and a warm burnt-orange tsuka and sageo. There are no screaming colours or unnecessary ornamentation competing for attention. Instead, Hakai Suru has the purposeful appearance of a sword that was made first and foremost to look like a sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd beneath that understated exterior sits the bit that really matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe blade is \u003cstrong\u003egenuinely hand forged and traditionally clay tempered\u003c\/strong\u003e, using differential hardening to produce a \u003cstrong\u003enatural hamon within the steel itself\u003c\/strong\u003e. No printed temper line. No cosmetic shortcut. The subtle variations created during the process mean the blade has the character you'd expect from a properly forged katana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's traditional craftsmanship wrapped in a wonderfully sinister modern aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Hakai Suru stands apart:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🔥 \u003cstrong\u003eGenuine hand-forged steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e with serious collector presence\u003cbr\u003e🌊 \u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally clay tempered\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing differential hardening and a \u003cstrong\u003ereal natural hamon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⚫ \u003cstrong\u003eGloss black saya\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the overall design beautifully clean and understated\u003cbr\u003e🟠 \u003cstrong\u003eBurnt-orange tsuka and sageo\u003c\/strong\u003e provide a striking contrast against the black fittings\u003cbr\u003e⚔️ \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional katana proportions and styling\u003c\/strong\u003e without unnecessary decoration\u003cbr\u003e🏯 \u003cstrong\u003eSupplied with display stand and sword bag\u003c\/strong\u003e for a complete presentation\u003cbr\u003e📜 \u003cstrong\u003eHakai Suru — “to destroy”\u003c\/strong\u003e — because apparently \u003cem\u003eDave\u003c\/em\u003e wasn't intimidating enough\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere is something particularly satisfying about a katana that doesn't try too hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBlack. Orange. Steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd a name that translates, rather efficiently, to \u003cstrong\u003edestroy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe think that covers the brief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🇬🇧 \u003cstrong\u003eFast UK shipping — no customs, no unnecessary monologues, no nonsense.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Hakai Suru’ Minamoto Hand Forged Katana in 1060 High Carbon Steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade katana is made of 1060 high carbon folded steel. Each blade is lovingly forged in fire and beaten until the impurities are removed from the steel, leaving only the finest blade. It is heat tempered in the traditional manner and quenched in oil and water. The wooden handle is wrapped in genuine Stingray skin (Samekawa) before the traditional cotton handle wrapping (Tsukamaki).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product-description-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverall Length (cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e102.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length (cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Length (cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Width (cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Thickness (cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand Forged 1060 High Carbon Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegal \u0026amp; Safety Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a traditionally hand-forged katana, produced using established traditional forging techniques and supplied with a sharpened edge as part of authentic manufacture. Qualifies for exemption under the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 as a traditionally hand-crafted item of cultural and historic interest. This item is intended for display and collection only and is not designed for combat or practical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔞 \u003cstrong\u003eSold to adults aged 18+ only\u003c\/strong\u003e, in line with applicable UK legislation regarding traditional hand-crafted swords. \u003cstrong\u003eStrict age verification applies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional hand-forged katana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Steel type]\u003c\/strong\u003e blade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpened edge as part of traditional finishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-tang construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate blade length: [XX cm]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes saya (scabbard) and fittings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong\u003ecollection or display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Verification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product is sold to adults aged \u003cstrong\u003e18 years and over\u003c\/strong\u003e. By purchasing, you confirm that you meet this requirement. Orders may be subject to age verification checks prior to dispatch, and we reserve the right to cancel any order where age cannot be satisfactorily verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis katana is supplied as a \u003cstrong\u003etraditional hand-crafted blade\u003c\/strong\u003e and is \u003cstrong\u003enot sold for self-defence or unlawful use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers are responsible for \u003cstrong\u003esafe handling and secure storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwnership and use may be subject to local laws — customers should ensure compliance in their jurisdiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Sword Stall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58413628359043,"sku":"VX221589","price":149.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5815\/0302\/files\/VX221589-1-1536x1536.jpg?v=1790238129","url":"https:\/\/theswordstall.co.uk\/products\/hakai-suru-clay-tempered-hand-forged-katana","provider":"The Sword Stall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}