{"product_id":"phoenix-armory-katate-uchi-single-handed-sword-scarlet-monk-65mn","title":"Phoenix Armory Katate-uchi Single Handed Sword - Myoho Muramasa 65Mn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis katana is modeled on the Myoho Masamura, an important cultural asset housed at the Tokugawa Art Museum in Nagoya.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe katate-uchi is a traditional Japanese sword with characteristics similar to that of a katana. It has a curved blade with the same mountings used in the katana. However, there are a few nuances separating the katate-uchi from the katana. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally developed in the late 16th century, the katate-uchi came shortly after the development of the katana. The katana was invented in the early Muromachi period (1337 to 1573), whereas the katate-uchi was invented in the late 1700s. Because of this, Japanese swordsmiths used many of the same materials and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut while the katana was designed for use with two hands, the katate-uchi was intended for one hand use. This was presumably because of the sword's thin kasane and short tang, which made it particularly lightweight. Nonetheless, the katate-uchi still boasted a relatively long blade measuring up to 27 inches long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it was intended for one hand use, the katate-uchi was often wielded with either another weapon or a shield. Wielding the katate-uchi with a shield allowed for a higher level of defense. With that said, however, shields weren't particularly popular or widely used in feudal Japan. Most samurai warriors preferred to carry and use two swords instead of a sword and shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall length in Saya: 38\"\u003cbr\u003eSword length: 33\"\u003cbr\u003eNagasa: 23.5\"\u003cbr\u003eTsuka length: 8\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade width: 31.3mm at Habaki, 24.4mm at tip\u003cbr\u003eMotokasane: 7.2mm\u003cbr\u003eSakikasane: 4.0mm\u003cbr\u003eSword weight: 1.6lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING, TERMS, AND REFUNDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy placing an order with RVA Katana, the customer affirms they are a legal adult in their country of residence, and will comply with all local, state, and national laws regarding their order. Legacies of the East, Inc, DBA as RVA Katana shall be held blameless for any infraction of laws by the buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUS ORDERS\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make every attempt to ship within three business days by the customer’s preferred shipping method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINTERNATIONAL ORDERS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that the customer is responsible for understanding the import restrictions of their country, and that RVA Katana is not responsible for items seized in customs, or for swords that are not delivered for failure of the customer to pay customs, duties, or other carrier fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINCORRECT SHIPPING INFORMATION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you accidentally enter an incorrect address, we are able to change it in our system free of charge before shipping.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIf you inform us after shipping, then we are not responsible for lost packages or return fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelease, Assumption of Risk, and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegacies of the East, Inc DBA RVA Katana does not warrant that a person or company may legally purchase, possess, or carry any and all items offered according to federal, state, or local laws.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBy purchasing any item Legacies of the East, Inc DBA RVA Katan, the buyer warrants that he is in compliance with all federal, local, and state laws and is legally able to purchase these items.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may return any item unused within three days of receipt at your cost (we can provide a shipping label at reduced rates).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAfter inspection of the returned item, we will refund you for the cost of said item, minus any shipping charges that we have covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter three days, a 20% restocking fee applies to any return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePA6900\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RVA Katana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":69507803775010,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/4705\/7442\/files\/IMG_1393_e9b1e28a-ea0c-4369-aa85-9b6bd21f3ca7.heic?v=1793206869","url":"https:\/\/rva-katana.com\/products\/phoenix-armory-katate-uchi-single-handed-sword-scarlet-monk-65mn","provider":"RVA Katana","version":"1.0","type":"link"}