{"product_id":"azure-wave-katana","title":"Azure Wave Folded Steel Katana with Real Hamon | Full Tang 8000-Layer Tri-Color Polished Buffalo Horn 103cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAzure Wave Folded Steel Katana\u003c\/strong\u003e is a master-tier Japanese collector sword forged from traditional hearth-smelted refined furnace steel, repeatedly folded into 8,000 intricate composite layers. Differentially clay-tempered to achieve an authentic Gunome-Midare undulating wave Hamon (59–60 HRC), this extraordinary blade is treated with 13 stages of traditional Japanese waterstone tri-color hand polishing (San-shiki Shangyan). Adorned with opulent gilt gold copper koshirae and housed in a royal azure lacquered Honoki wood scabbard with genuine buffalo horn fittings, this piece represents the pinnacle of modern collector swordsmithing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #111; color: #d4af37; padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 20px 0; border: 1px solid #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 14px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eMASTER SMITH SERIES • 8,000-LAYER FOLDED STEEL • TRI-COLOR POLISH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 4px 0 0; color: #fff; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eClay-tempered hearth-smelted folded steel with Gunome wave Hamon (59–60 HRC), 13-stage tri-color hand polish, gilt gold copper mounts, pure silk tsuka, and buffalo horn azure scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Sword Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discerning connoisseurs seeking an authentic 8,000-layer folded grain hada, differential clay quenching, and traditional tri-color Japanese stone polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArt \u0026amp; Heritage Appreciators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enthusiasts captivated by opulent gilt gold copper fittings, masterfully sculpted reliefs, and vibrant royal sapphire blue lacquer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMartial Arts Practitioners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practitioners looking for an exceptionally balanced Shinogi-zukuri cutter with a crisp through-groove (bo-hi) providing clear aerodynamic feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElite Milestone Gifting:\u003c\/strong\u003e A prestigious, luxury centerpiece for executives, martial arts masters, and collectors celebrating major achievements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8,000-Layer Folded Furnace Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-forged from hearth-smelted steel folded to 8,000 layers, yielding a mesmerizing organic wood-grain Damascus texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClay-Tempered Gunome Wave Hamon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine differential clay quenching creating a vivid undulating wave temper line with a 59–60 HRC edge and Midare Komaru-kaeri boshi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13-Stage Tri-Color Hand Polish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painstaking traditional stone polishing (San-shiki Shangyan) differentiating the misty hamon, reflective fuller, and crystalline ji.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpulent Gilt Gold Copper Koshirae:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid copper tsuba, fuchi, kashira, and habaki electroplated in lustrous gold with intricate engraved floral motifs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Azure Buffalo Horn Saya:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasoned Honoki magnolia wood finished in royal sapphire blue lacquer, reinforced with genuine black water buffalo horn at the koiguchi, kurikata, and kojiri.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure Silk Ryugo Tsuka:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waisted hourglass-profile handle wrapped in genuine brown silk cord over authentic white ray skin, secured by a single bamboo mekugi peg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8,000-Layer Hearth-Smelted Folded Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-forged using refined furnace steel that is folded and hammered repeatedly across thousands of cycles to eliminate impurities. The resulting 8,000 composite layers produce exceptional shock resistance and a distinctive surface pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClay Differential Heat Treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoated with traditional clay paste prior to quenching to create a hard 59–60 HRC martensite cutting edge while keeping the spine flexible (~45 HRC) to absorb heavy impacts without fracture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13-Stage Japanese Tri-Color Hand Polish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkillfully polished across thirteen stages of Japanese natural waterstones, producing a striking optical contrast between the frosty white temper line, the darkened body, and mirror-finished accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Buffalo Horn \u0026amp; Gilt Gold Appointments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe custom royal azure scabbard is fitted with high-density water buffalo horn at high-stress wear points, perfectly complementing the radiant gold-gilded copper guard and fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold; width: 35%;\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e103 cm \/ 40.55 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBlade Length (Nagasa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e71 cm \/ 27.95 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHandle Length (Tsuka)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e26 cm \/ 10.24 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCurvature (Sori)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e1.9 cm \/ 0.75 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMotohaba (Base Width)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e3.2 cm \/ 1.26 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSakihaba (Tip Width)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e2.3 cm \/ 0.91 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMotokasane (Base Thickness)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e0.70 cm \/ 0.28 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSakikasane (Tip Thickness)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e0.40 cm \/ 0.16 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBlade Shape (Sugata)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eShinogi-zukuri with Bo-hi, Iori-mune, Extended Chu-kissaki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eHearth-Smelted Refined Steel (8,000-Layer Folded Composite)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHeat Treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eTraditional Clay Tempered Differential Quenching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHamon Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eAuthentic Gunome-Midare Undulating Waves with Nie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBoshi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eMidare into Komaru-kaeri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e13-Stage Traditional Japanese Tri-Color Hand Polish (San-shiki Shangyan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEdge Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e59–60 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eFull Tang, Disassemblable (1 Mekugi Peg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFittings (Koshirae)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eSolid Copper Electroplated in Gilt Gold (Tsuba, Fuchi, Kashira, Accents)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHandle Wrap (Tsuka-ito)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003ePure Natural Silk over Genuine Ray Skin (Ryugo Shape)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eScabbard (Saya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003eLacquered Honoki Wood with Genuine Buffalo Horn Koiguchi\/Kurikata\/Kojiri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTotal Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e1,300 g \/ 2.87 lbs (with saya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px;\"\u003e1,100 g \/ 2.43 lbs (blade only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Azure Wave Folded Steel Katana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Royal Azure Buffalo Horn Honoki Scabbard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Premium Display Sword Stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Traditional Silk Sword Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Luxury Gift Presentation Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Sword Care Kit (Sword Oil \u0026amp; Cleaning Cloth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep Dry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always wipe the blade clean with a soft dry microfiber cloth immediately after handling. Never touch folded carbon steel with bare skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriodic Oiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a light protective layer of choji mineral oil every 30 to 60 days to prevent atmospheric oxidation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store horizontally in its scabbard in a dry, room-temperature environment away from excess humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Hamon real?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the Hamon is 100% authentic, formed through traditional clay tempering and differential quenching, not cosmetic acid etching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is tri-color polishing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTri-color polishing (San-shiki Shangyan) is an advanced multi-stage hand finishing technique using fine Japanese waterstones to accentuate three distinct optical contrasts: the dark specular body, the frosty crystalline hamon, and the bright polished fuller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the sword be disassembled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Built in traditional full-tang construction, the tsuka is secured with a removable bamboo mekugi peg for thorough inspection and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrders are dispatched from our US domestic warehouse within 1–2 business days. Standard delivery across the United States takes 5–8 business days with continuous carrier tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBacked by our 30-day craftsmanship warranty covering material and workmanship defects upon delivery. Contact our dedicated support team for prompt assistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant Product Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDue to the handmade nature of traditional swordsmithing, slight variations in grain texture, dimensions, and weight may occur. This sword is sharp and intended strictly for adults aged 18 and older. 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