{"product_id":"imperial-officer-tachi","title":"Imperial Officer Tachi with Real Hamon | Full Tang 1095 Steel Lacquered Steel Scabbard 103cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eImperial Officer Tachi\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exquisite Japanese collector sword forged from premium 1095 high-carbon monosteel, differentially clay-tempered to create an authentic Chu-Suguha (straight temper line) with rich crystalline nie formations. Finished with 13 progressive stages of traditional Japanese waterstone hand polishing (Shangyan finish) and encased in a heavy-duty baked enamel lacquered steel scabbard with solid brass military officer koshirae, this masterpiece exemplifies traditional samurai martial heritage.\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;\"\u003eIMPERIAL OFFICER SERIES • 13-STAGE HAND POLISHED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 4px 0 0; color: #fff; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eClay-tempered 1095 high-carbon steel with genuine Chu-Suguha Hamon (59–60 HRC), pure silk tsuka-ito, solid brass fittings with push-button lock, and baked enamel steel 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 Connoisseurs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collectors seeking authentic differential clay quenching, a genuine Chu-Suguha Hamon, and fine 13-stage waterstone polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilitary \u0026amp; Historical Enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Admirers of historically inspired Imperial Officer (Type 98 \/ Tachi) mounts with solid brass fittings, push-button scabbard lock, and suspension ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMartial Arts Practitioners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swordsmen desiring a perfectly balanced, full-tang Shinogi-zukuri cutter with full bo-hi for audible aerodynamic feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExecutive \u0026amp; Milestone Gifting:\u003c\/strong\u003e An unforgettable presentation centerpiece for dedicated martial artists, military veterans, and high-end art collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1095 High-Carbon Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monosteel blade differentially clay-tempered to 59–60 HRC at the cutting edge for exceptional sharpness and edge retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Chu-Suguha Hamon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine straight temper line featuring visible crystalline nie activity, culminating in a refined Midare into Komaru-kaeri boshi along the extended Chu-kissaki.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13-Stage Traditional Hand Polish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painstaking waterstone hand polishing (Shangyan finish) revealing blade geometry, crisp shinogi ridge, and gleaming fuller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImperial Officer Brass Koshirae:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid brass openwork cherry blossom tsuba with functional scabbard locking release button, kabuto-gane pommel with sarute ring, and matching fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaked Enamel Steel Scabbard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable lacquered iron\/steel saya equipped with solid brass ashi hanger mount, seme band, and ishizuki chape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure Silk Ergonomic Tsuka:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waisted Ryugo hourglass-profile handle tightly wrapped in pure natural silk cord over genuine white ray skin, secured with a traditional bamboo mekugi peg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferentially Hardened 1095 Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndividually hand-forged from premium 1095 high-carbon steel and coated with refractory clay paste before quenching. This traditional process produces a hard, razor-sharp 59–60 HRC martensitic edge while preserving a ductile, shock-absorbing pearlite spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional 13-Stage Stone Polishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blade undergoes thirteen sequential grit stone polishing stages by master craftsmen, establishing razor-sharp geometry, an immaculate fuller, and high contrast between the temper line and mirror-like surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorically Inspired Officer Mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFitted with authentic solid brass hardware including a pierced sakura blossom tsuba with a mechanical push-button latch that securely locks the sword into its scabbard until released.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLacquered Steel Scabbard (Saya)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike standard wooden scabbards, this piece features an authentic baked-enamel lacquered iron scabbard fitted with solid brass suspension mounts, faithfully replicating traditional officer field mounts.\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;\"\u003e26.5 cm \/ 10.43 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;\"\u003e1.5 cm \/ 0.59 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, Bo-hi (Fuller), 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;\"\u003e1095 High-Carbon Steel (Maru Monosteel)\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 Chu-Suguha (Straight Line) with Ko-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 Hand Stone Polishing (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 Brass (Tsuba with Push-Button Lock, Kabuto-gane, Fuchi, Ashi-kanamono, Seme-kanamono, Ishizuki, Menuki)\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;\"\u003eBaked Enamel Lacquered Steel Scabbard\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;\"\u003e1,350 g \/ 2.98 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 × Imperial Officer Tachi Sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Baked Enamel Lacquered Steel 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 high-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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the scabbard lock function?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the pierced brass tsuba incorporates an authentic spring latch mechanism that locks securely into the scabbard and releases smoothly at the press of a button.\u003c\/p\u003e\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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