{"product_id":"traditional-japanese-katana","title":"Traditional Japanese Katana","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe katana is one of Japan’s most recognised traditional weapons and became closely associated with the samurai warrior class. Its development began during Japan’s medieval period, evolving from earlier curved swords such as the tachi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the tachi, which was generally worn suspended with the cutting edge facing downward, the katana was carried through the belt with its edge facing upward. This allowed a samurai to draw the sword and strike in one smooth movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smiths Blade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53545808134438,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/9589\/7382\/files\/1.jpg?v=1785446077","url":"https:\/\/smithsblade.com\/products\/traditional-japanese-katana","provider":"Smiths Blade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}