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Ronin Katana Entry Level Model #9

(Ref: RK-RK-9)

Ronin Katana Entry Level Model #9
The RK series of Katana from Ronin Katana are hand-forged from 1045 Medium-Carbon Steel. They are differentially tempered to produce an authentic Katana with a real hamon. They are designed to be entry level katana that are perfect for beginners. So they are good for light multiple targets, such as thin water bottles and single tatami mats (soaked is best). Please note, thick hard plastic bottles may cause damage to the blade.

Check out the Destruction Test video here.

Key Features
* Excellent entry level light use cutter
* Differentially hardened 1045 Steel
* Real hamon

Attributes
* This katana is sharp
* This katana is fully functional
* This katana is hand-forged.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 106.68cm 42"
Blade Length 68.58cm 27"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Weight 0.998Kg 2lb 3oz

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1 In Stock

OUR PRICE: £140.99 / €169.19 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Ronin Katana Entry Level Model #11

(Ref: RK-RK-11)

Ronin Katana Entry Level Model #11
The RK series of Katana from Ronin Katana are hand-forged from 1045 Medium-Carbon Steel. They are differentially tempered to produce an authentic Katana with a real hamon. They are designed to be entry level katana that are perfect for beginners. So they are good for light multiple targets, such as thin water bottles and single tatami mats (soaked is best). Please note, thick hard plastic bottles may cause damage to the blade.

Check out the Destruction Test video here.

Key Features
* Excellent entry level light use cutter
* Differentially hardened 1045 Steel
* Real hamon

Attributes
* This katana is sharp
* This katana is fully functional
* This katana is hand-forged.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 106.68cm 42"
Blade Length 68.58cm 27"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Weight 0.998Kg 2lb 3oz

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1 In Stock

OUR PRICE: £140.99 / €169.19 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #2

(Ref: RK-DP-K2)

Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #2
Each sword in Ronin's Dojo Pro Series are from the Dotanuki (Torso Cutter) school of bladesmithing. Dotanuki swords quickly gained great popularity among the warrior class due to their superior cutting ability. The Dotanuki smiths cared little for aesthetics, but instead focused on strength, sharpness, and durability in the field. They were renowned for producing blades which would endure the harshest conditions, the most difficult battle field situations and survive to return to battle day after day, year after year.

Ronin's Dotanuki Katana are through-hardened 1060 Steel and are extensively tested against bamboo, and triple tatami mats.

Key Features
* Specialist Dotanuki Katana
* Through-hardened 1060 Steel
* Superior Cutter

Attributes
* This katana is sharp
* This katana is fully functional
* This katana is hand-forged.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 99.06cm 39"
Blade Length 68.58cm 27"
Grip Length 22.94cm 9"
Weight 1.180Kg 2lb 10oz

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OUR PRICE: £296.99 / €356.39 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #5

(Ref: RK-DP-K5)

Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #5
Each sword in Ronin's Dojo Pro Series are from the Dotanuki (Torso Cutter) school of bladesmithing. Dotanuki swords quickly gained great popularity among the warrior class due to their superior cutting ability. The Dotanuki smiths cared little for aesthetics, but instead focused on strength, sharpness, and durability in the field. They were renowned for producing blades which would endure the harshest conditions, the most difficult battle field situations and survive to return to battle day after day, year after year.

Ronin's Dotanuki Katana are through-hardened 1060 Steel and are extensively tested against bamboo, and triple tatami mats.

Key Features
* Specialist Dotanuki Katana
* Through-hardened 1060 Steel
* Superior Cutter

Attributes
* This katana is sharp
* This katana is fully functional
* This katana is hand-forged.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 99.06cm 39"
Blade Length 68.58cm 27"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Weight 1.180Kg 2lb 10oz

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2 In Stock

OUR PRICE: £296.99 / €356.39 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #14 (30")

(Ref: RK-DP-K14)

Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #14 (30")
Each sword in Ronin's Dojo Pro Series are from the Dotanuki (Torso Cutter) school of bladesmithing. Dotanuki swords quickly gained great popularity among the warrior class due to their superior cutting ability. The Dotanuki smiths cared little for aesthetics, but instead focused on strength, sharpness, and durability in the field. They were renowned for producing blades which would endure the harshest conditions, the most difficult battle field situations and survive to return to battle day after day, year after year.

Ronin's Dotanuki Katana are through-hardened 1060 Steel and are extensively tested against bamboo, and triple tatami mats.

Key Features
* Specialist Dotanuki Katana
* Through-hardened 1060 Steel
* Superior Cutter

Attributes
* This katana is sharp
* This katana is fully functional
* This katana is hand-forged.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 104.14cm 41"
Blade Length 73.66cm 29"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Weight 1.202Kg 2lb 10oz

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OUR PRICE: £340.00 / €408.00 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #15 (26")

(Ref: RK-DP-K15)

Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #15 (26")
Each sword in Ronin's Dojo Pro Series are from the Dotanuki (Torso Cutter) school of bladesmithing. Dotanuki swords quickly gained great popularity among the warrior class due to their superior cutting ability. The Dotanuki smiths cared little for aesthetics, but instead focused on strength, sharpness, and durability in the field. They were renowned for producing blades which would endure the harshest conditions, the most difficult battle field situations and survive to return to battle day after day, year after year.

Ronin's Dotanuki Katana are through-hardened 1060 Steel and are extensively tested against bamboo, and triple tatami mats.

Key Features
* Specialist Dotanuki Katana
* Through-hardened 1060 Steel
* Superior Cutter

Attributes
* This katana is sharp
* This katana is fully functional
* This katana is hand-forged.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 93.89cm 37"
Blade Length 63.50cm 25"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Weight 1.180Kg 2lb 10oz

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Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #17

(Ref: RK-DP-K17)

Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #17
Each sword in Ronin's Dojo Pro Series are from the Dotanuki (Torso Cutter) school of bladesmithing. Dotanuki swords quickly gained great popularity among the warrior class due to their superior cutting ability. The Dotanuki smiths cared little for aesthetics, but instead focused on strength, sharpness, and durability in the field. They were renowned for producing blades which would endure the harshest conditions, the most difficult battle field situations and survive to return to battle day after day, year after year.

Ronin's Dotanuki Katana are through-hardened 1060 Steel and are extensively tested against bamboo, and triple tatami mats.

Key Features
* Specialist Dotanuki Katana
* Through-hardened 1060 Steel
* Superior Cutter

Attributes
* This katana is sharp
* This katana is fully functional
* This katana is hand-forged.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 99.06cm 39"
Blade Length 68.58cm 27"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Weight 1.180Kg 2lb 10oz

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Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #18

(Ref: RK-DP-K18)

Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #18
Each sword in Ronin's Dojo Pro Series are from the Dotanuki (Torso Cutter) school of bladesmithing. Dotanuki swords quickly gained great popularity among the warrior class due to their superior cutting ability. The Dotanuki smiths cared little for aesthetics, but instead focused on strength, sharpness, and durability in the field. They were renowned for producing blades which would endure the harshest conditions, the most difficult battle field situations and survive to return to battle day after day, year after year.

Ronin's Dotanuki Katana are through-hardened 1060 Steel and are extensively tested against bamboo, and triple tatami mats.

Key Features
* Specialist Dotanuki Katana
* Through-hardened 1060 Steel
* Superior Cutter

Attributes
* This katana is sharp
* This katana is fully functional
* This katana is hand-forged.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 99.06cm 39"
Blade Length 68.58cm 27"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Weight 1.180Kg 2lb 10oz

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Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #23

(Ref: RK-DP-K23)

Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #23
With over 30 models, Ronin's dojo pro line of samurai swords is the largest Japanese sword line in the world. Each unique tsuba is based on an actual antique Japanese katana. The pro line is extensively tested yearly, with testing videos published on you tube having received nearly 5 million views. Ronin has destroyed over $10,000 in swords to help educate the public in what their swords can, and can not do. Ronin strives to produce a safe and reliable workhorse sword that is welcome in dojos around the world.

Key Features
* Hand cut and polished buffalo horn Kurikata, Koguchi and Kojiri.
* Through-hardened 1060 Steel
* Superior Cutter

Attributes
* This katana is sharp
* This katana is fully functional
* This katana is hand-forged.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 106.68cm 42"
Blade Length 68.58cm 27"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Weight 1.2Kg 2lb 10oz

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Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #24

(Ref: RK-DP-K24)

Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #24
With over 30 models, Ronin's dojo pro line of samurai swords is the largest Japanese sword line in the world. Each unique tsuba is based on an actual antique Japanese katana. The pro line is extensively tested yearly, with testing videos published on you tube having received nearly 5 million views. Ronin has destroyed over $10,000 in swords to help educate the public in what their swords can, and can not do. Ronin strives to produce a safe and reliable workhorse sword that is welcome in dojos around the world.

Key Features
* Hand cut and polished buffalo horn Kurikata, Koguchi and Kojiri.
* Through-hardened 1060 Steel
* Superior Cutter

Attributes
* This katana is sharp
* This katana is fully functional
* This katana is hand-forged.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 106.68cm 42"
Blade Length 68.58cm 27"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Weight 1.2Kg 2lb 10oz

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OUR PRICE: £296.99 / €356.39 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #25

(Ref: RK-DP-K25)

Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #25
With over 30 models, Ronin's dojo pro line of samurai swords is the largest Japanese sword line in the world. Each unique tsuba is based on an actual antique Japanese katana. The pro line is extensively tested yearly, with testing videos published on you tube having received nearly 5 million views. Ronin has destroyed over $10,000 in swords to help educate the public in what their swords can, and can not do. Ronin strives to produce a safe and reliable workhorse sword that is welcome in dojos around the world.

Key Features
* Hand cut and polished buffalo horn Kurikata, Koguchi and Kojiri.
* Through-hardened 1060 Steel
* Superior Cutter

Attributes
* This katana is sharp
* This katana is fully functional
* This katana is hand-forged.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 106.68cm 42"
Blade Length 68.58cm 27"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Weight 1.2Kg 2lb 10oz

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OUR PRICE: £296.99 / €356.39 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #27

(Ref: RK-DP-K27)

Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #27
With over 30 models, Ronin's dojo pro line of samurai swords is the largest Japanese sword line in the world. Each unique tsuba is based on an actual antique Japanese katana. The pro line is extensively tested yearly, with testing videos published on you tube having received nearly 5 million views. Ronin has destroyed over $10,000 in swords to help educate the public in what their swords can, and can not do. Ronin strives to produce a safe and reliable workhorse sword that is welcome in dojos around the world.

Key Features
* Hand cut and polished buffalo horn Kurikata, Koguchi and Kojiri.
* Through-hardened 1060 Steel
* Superior Cutter

Attributes
* This katana is sharp
* This katana is fully functional
* This katana is hand-forged.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 106.68cm 42"
Blade Length 68.58cm 27"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Weight 1.2Kg 2lb 10oz

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OUR PRICE: £296.99 / €356.39 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #29

(Ref: RK-DP-K29)

Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Model #29
With over 30 models, Ronin's dojo pro line of samurai swords is the largest Japanese sword line in the world. Each unique tsuba is based on an actual antique Japanese katana. The pro line is extensively tested yearly, with testing videos published on you tube having received nearly 5 million views. Ronin has destroyed over $10,000 in swords to help educate the public in what their swords can, and can not do. Ronin strives to produce a safe and reliable workhorse sword that is welcome in dojos around the world.

Key Features
* Hand cut and polished buffalo horn Kurikata, Koguchi and Kojiri.
* Through-hardened 1060 Steel
* Superior Cutter

Attributes
* This katana is sharp
* This katana is fully functional
* This katana is hand-forged.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 106.68cm 42"
Blade Length 68.58cm 27"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Weight 1.2Kg 2lb 10oz

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OUR PRICE: £296.99 / €356.39 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Cold Steel Warrior Katana

(Ref: CS-88BKW)

Cold Steel Warrior Katana
The Japanese swords of the Emperor Series have proven, since their initial introduction almost five years ago, to be quite popular with many of our customers. Still, we are aware that there are some people who want a functional sword but hope to find one at a more affordable price. Our Warrior Series addresses this problem directly. In our efforts to reduce the costliness of the blades, we have omitted the expensive mirror polishing that we used on our Emperor Swords to create a new series of Japanese swords with a more practical finish.

The Warrior Series swords are very handsome in their own right and share the same steel, heat treatment, and sharpness as their more expensive Emperor counterparts. Like the Emperor swords, they have Samé covered, cord wrapped handles and quality fittings. If you're in the market for a strong, good looking, reasonably priced Japanese sword we know you'll be happy to own one of these. All come complete with a black lacquered scabbard and a blue/violet cover bag.

Key Features

  • 1055 Carbon Steel Blade
  • Black Lacquered Wood Saya
  • Functional Affordable Sword

Attributes

  • This katana is sharp.
  • This katana is fully functional.
  • This katana is hand-forged.

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OUR PRICE: £589.99 / €707.99 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Cheness Ichi Maru Katana

(Ref: C108)

Cheness Ichi Maru Katana
The Maru (Ichi Maru) is our most affordable live blade iaito. It is a light feeling blade that is easy to handle. The steel construction makes this a blade softer than our other swords which will require more maintenance if used for cutting. (More frequent sharpening or polishing). This sword is best suited for those that wants a display katana for the most part and only using it for occasional light cutting.

This is brand new custom created cast steel tsuba. The finish is blackened steel at 0.275". Saya (Scabbard) is Basic black lacquered wood saya. Blade geometry and Hamon - (Note that since all grind and polish are done by hand, the final geometry of the kissaki and appearance of hamon on each individual katana will vary slightly according to the final polisher).

Key Features
* Designed for light cutting & display
* Hardened 1045 Carbon Monosteel blade.
* Custom Cast Steel Tsuba

Attributes
* This katana is sharp
* This katana is fully functional
* This katana is hand-forged.
* This katana is oil quenched

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 107.95cm 42½"
Blade Length 71.12cm 28"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Thickness 0.762cm ¼"
Weight 1.11Kg 2lb 7oz

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OUR PRICE: £179.99 / €215.99 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Cheness Mokko Katana with bo-hi

(Ref: C110)

Cheness Mokko Katana with bo-hi
Our Type 3 "Mokko" katanas is an extremely well heat treated and tempered monosteel blades. Its construction is that of an oil quenched 1060 carbon monosteel. Perfect as an introductory dojo cutter for light to medium targets. The third generation Mokko uses a new tsuba design to get away from the masses that started using the previous stock tsuba. It also has a tighter ito, more oval tsuka, among other changes.

The differences (Other than tsuba) between the second generation and the new Third Generation Mokko is mainly in the tsuka. The Third Generation Mokko has a tighter tsuka using a harder wood, channeled for the same skin and finishes more oval than the previous versions which feels more rounded. Also, the new generation uses the new thicker sageo in place of the old cotton.

Key Features
* Designed specifically for cutting
* 1060 Through Hardened Carbon Monosteel blade
* New generation contruction

Attributes
* This katana is sharp
* This katana is fully functional
* This katana is hand-forged.
* This katana is oil quenched

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 107.95cm 42½"
Blade Length 71.12cm 28"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Thickness 0.762cm ¼"
Weight 1.14Kg 2lb 8oz

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OUR PRICE: £229.99 / €275.99 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Cheness Tenchi Katana, without bo-hi

(Ref: C118)

Cheness Tenchi Katana, without bo-hi
The "Tenchi" (Heaven and Earth) katana uses our most durable material for its blade construction. The blade body is a 9260 silicon alloy carbon spring steel. It is handsomely finished with a cast brass Musashi Double Ring tsuba that is thicker than the standard steel tsubas with an antiqued finish. This sword has a heftier and more antiqued look and feel than other steel fitted blades.

The nakago (tang) on all our new standard blades have increased in taper and finished cleanly. Tsuba is constructed of solid brass with antiqued finish, kashira and fuchi are alloy with a matching antiqued brass finish, with the tsuba in a beefy Musashi double ring design. Additionally, bo-hi geometry and kissaki have all been improved from our first generation blades.

NOTE: We are using a modified heat treatement method on the second generation non-bo hi version of this blade to improve the performance of the solid blade body. Heat treatment of the bo hi version remains the same as those from the first generation.

The no-bo hi version blade has a more forward center of gravity heavier weight. This type of blades have more lateral strength and are easier for tameshigiri from the weight and the reduced drag. Whereas the varient with fuller is better for kata practice, the no-fuller varient is better for cutting practices.

Key Features
* Designed specifically for cutting
* 9260 Silicon Alloy Carbon Spring Steel blade
* New generation contruction

Attributes
* This katana is sharp
* This katana is fully functional
* This katana is hand-forged.
* This katana is oil quenched

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 107.95cm 42½"
Blade Length 71.12cm 28"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Weight 1.15Kg 2lb 9oz

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OUR PRICE: £314.99 / €377.99 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Hanwei Practical Katana

(Ref: SH1070)

Hanwei Practical Katana

The ever-popular Practical Katana and Wakizashi give the martial artist the opportunity to own and use a Hanwei sword at the cost of an economy sword. The blades are forged and differentially tempered, using the same process as the more expensive blades and producing an HRC60 edge and HRC40 back. The temper line is authentic and prominent. Cost savings are effected by using fittings which, while making no claims to authenticity, are very strongly built to withstand the rigors of cutting exercises in the dojo.

Key Features

  • Forged high-carbon steel blade
  • Differential tempering
  • Hanwei made

Attributes

  • This katana is sharp.
  • This katana is fully functional.
  • This katana is hand-forged.
  • This katana is differentially hardened.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 100.33cm 39½"
Blade Length 69.22cm 27¼"
Grip Length 28.58cm 11¼"
Weight 1.05Kg 2lb 5oz

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OUR PRICE: £226.00 / €271.20 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Hanwei Practical Special Katana

(Ref: SH2376)

Hanwei Practical Special Katana

The Practical Special is a subtly modified version of the Practical Katana, made in response to requests for a quicker sword at the same economy price. The blade dimensions have been changed only slightly and the tsuba cutouts have been enlarged, and though this has resulted in a weight loss of only 3 oz, the difference in handling is very noticeable. The Practical will remain the standard for hard, regular cutting, but for those needing a faster draw, multiple cut katana at an economy price, the Special is the answer.

Key Features

  • Forged high-carbon steel blade
  • Differential tempering
  • Quick Blade

Attributes

  • This katana is sharp.
  • This katana is fully functional.
  • This katana is hand-forged.
  • This katana is differentially hardened.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 99.06cm 39"
Blade Length 68.58cm 27"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Weight 1.08Kg 2lb 6oz

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OUR PRICE: £238.99 / €286.79 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Hanwei Practical Elite Katana

(Ref: SH6000KPC)

Hanwei Practical Elite Katana

Our Practical Katanas have always been at the forefront of providing economical yet functional swords to the martial arts community. These latest Practicals combine the blade geometries and profiles of the Performance Series with the affordability of our Practical fittings. The blades in the cutting styles are forged from 1566 steel and differentially tempered in the traditional way producing an edge hardness of HRC60 and spine hardness of HRC40. The removeable handle is tightly wrapped in the tradtional style with imitation leather to provide a positive grip that will withstand years of kata or tameshigiri practice.

The "PB" symbol indicates the blade is from the Performance series. The Elite katana's blade is a little wider and a little thicker then the traditional counterpart, allowing for easier cuts on normal targets. The XL blade is significantly wider, for use in cutting heavy targets, and finally the XL Light has the XL's profile, but with a bo-hi, reducing the weight to the point where double cuts are possible, but clean cuts on heavy targets can still be made.

Key Features

  • Forged high-carbon steel blade
  • Differential tempering
  • New Blade Geometry

Attributes

  • This katana is sharp.
  • This katana is fully functional.
  • This katana is hand-forged.
  • This katana is differentially hardened.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 99.06cm 39"
Blade Length 68.58cm 27"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Weight 1.17Kg 2lb 9oz

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OUR PRICE: £232.00 / €278.40 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Hanwei Practical XL Katana

(Ref: SH6000XPF)

Hanwei Practical XL Katana

Our Practical Katanas have always been at the forefront of providing economical yet functional swords to the martial arts community. These latest Practicals combine the blade geometries and profiles of the Performance Series with the affordability of our Practical fittings. The blades in the cutting styles are forged from 1566 steel and differentially tempered in the traditional way producing an edge hardness of HRC60 and spine hardness of HRC40. The removeable handle is tightly wrapped in the tradtional style with imitation leather to provide a positive grip that will withstand years of kata or tameshigiri practice.

The "PB" symbol indicates the blade is from the Performance series. The Elite katana's blade is a little wider and a little thicker then the traditional counterpart, allowing for easier cuts on normal targets. The XL blade is significantly wider, for use in cutting heavy targets, and finally the XL Light has the XL's profile, but with a bo-hi, reducing the weight to the point where double cuts are possible, but clean cuts on heavy targets can still be made.

Key Features

  • Forged high-carbon steel blade
  • Differential tempering
  • New Blade Geometry

Attributes

  • This katana is sharp.
  • This katana is fully functional.
  • This katana is hand-forged.
  • This katana is differentially hardened.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 102.87cm 40½"
Blade Length 72.39cm 28½"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Weight 1.29Kg 2lb 14oz

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OUR PRICE: £232.00 / €278.40 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Hanwei Practical XL Light Katana

(Ref: SH6000LPF)

Hanwei Practical XL Light Katana

Our Practical Katanas have always been at the forefront of providing economical yet functional swords to the martial arts community. These latest Practicals combine the blade geometries and profiles of the Performance Series with the affordability of our Practical fittings. The blades in the cutting styles are forged from 1566 steel and differentially tempered in the traditional way producing an edge hardness of HRC60 and spine hardness of HRC40. The removeable handle is tightly wrapped in the tradtional style with imitation leather to provide a positive grip that will withstand years of kata or tameshigiri practice.

The "PB" symbol indicates the blade is from the Performance series. The Elite katana's blade is a little wider and a little thicker then the traditional counterpart, allowing for easier cuts on normal targets. The XL blade is significantly wider, for use in cutting heavy targets, and finally the XL Light has the XL's profile, but with a bo-hi, reducing the weight to the point where double cuts are possible, but clean cuts on heavy targets can still be made.

Key Features

  • Forged high-carbon steel blade
  • Differential tempering
  • New Blade Geometry

Attributes

  • This katana is sharp.
  • This katana is fully functional.
  • This katana is hand-forged.
  • This katana is differentially hardened.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 102.87cm 40½"
Blade Length 72.39cm 28½"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Weight 1.23Kg 2lb 11oz

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OUR PRICE: £247.00 / €296.40 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Hanwei Practical Plus Katana

(Ref: SH2073)

Hanwei Practical Plus Katana

The Practical Plus Katana provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana, but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially tempered in the traditional claying method with a prominent hamon. The Practical Plus features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a wrap (Tsuka-Ito) specially developed for its gripping qualities. The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki.

Key Features

  • Fully functional
  • Hand-forged high-carbon steel blade
  • Differential tempering

Attributes

  • This katana is sharp.
  • This katana is fully functional.
  • This katana is hand-forged.
  • This katana is differentially hardened.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 102.87cm 40½"
Blade Length 69.22cm 27¼"
Grip Length 31.11cm 12¼"
Weight 1.11Kg 2lb 7oz

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Hanwei Practical Plus Elite Katana

(Ref: SH6001KPE)

Hanwei Practical Plus Elite Katana

The Practical Plus Katana provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana, but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially tempered (HRC60 edge, HRC40 back) and the hamon is prominent. The Practical Plus features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven cotton wrap (Tsuka-Ito). The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki. The Practical Plus has been extended to include all of the Performance Series blades; with three cutting styles and three iaito lengths.

The "PB" symbol indicates the blade is from the Performance series. The Elite katana's blade is a little wider and a little thicker then the traditional counterpart, allowing for easier cuts on normal targets. The XL blade is significantly wider, for use in cutting heavy targets, and finally the XL Light has the XL's profile, but with a bo-hi, reducing the weight to the point where double cuts are possible, but clean cuts on heavy targets can still be made.

Key Features

  • New Blade Geometry
  • Traditional Construction
  • Quality fittings

Attributes

  • This katana is sharp.
  • This katana is fully functional.
  • This katana is hand-forged.
  • This katana is differentially hardened.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 101.6cm 40"
Blade Length 71.12cm 28"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Weight 1.17Kg 2lb 9oz

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Hanwei Practical Plus XL Katana

(Ref: SH6001XPF)

Hanwei Practical Plus XL Katana

Practical Plus Katana Special Offer


These Katana are sold as imperfect. The surface rust does not affect the performance of the sword, it is purely cosmetic.

The Practical Plus Katana provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana, but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially tempered (HRC60 edge, HRC40 back) and the hamon is prominent. The Practical Plus features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven cotton wrap (Tsuka-Ito). The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki. The Practical Plus has been extended to include all of the Performance Series blades; with three cutting styles and three iaito lengths.

The "PB" symbol indicates the blade is from the Performance series. The Elite katana's blade is a little wider and a little thicker then the traditional counterpart, allowing for easier cuts on normal targets. The XL blade is significantly wider, for use in cutting heavy targets, and finally the XL Light has the XL's profile, but with a bo-hi, reducing the weight to the point where double cuts are possible, but clean cuts on heavy targets can still be made.

Key Features

  • New Blade Geometry
  • Traditional Construction
  • Quality fittings

Attributes

  • This katana is sharp.
  • This katana is fully functional.
  • This katana is hand-forged.
  • This katana is differentially hardened.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 102.87cm 40½"
Blade Length 72.39cm 28½"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Weight 1.29Kg 2lb 14oz

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Hanwei Practical Plus XL Light Katana

(Ref: SH6001LPF)

Hanwei Practical Plus XL Light Katana

The Practical Plus Katana provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana, but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially tempered (HRC60 edge, HRC40 back) and the hamon is prominent. The Practical Plus features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven cotton wrap (Tsuka-Ito). The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki. The Practical Plus has been extended to include all of the Performance Series blades; with three cutting styles and three iaito lengths.

The "PB" symbol indicates the blade is from the Performance series. The Elite katana's blade is a little wider and a little thicker then the traditional counterpart, allowing for easier cuts on normal targets. The XL blade is significantly wider, for use in cutting heavy targets, and finally the XL Light has the XL's profile, but with a bo-hi, reducing the weight to the point where double cuts are possible, but clean cuts on heavy targets can still be made.

Key Features

  • New Blade Geometry
  • Traditional Construction
  • Quality fittings

Attributes

  • This katana is sharp.
  • This katana is fully functional.
  • This katana is hand-forged.
  • This katana is differentially hardened.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 102.87cm 40½"
Blade Length 72.39cm 28½"
Grip Length 27.94cm 11"
Weight 1.17Kg 2lb 9oz

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Hanwei Practical Pro Katana

(Ref: SH2162)

Hanwei Practical Pro Katana

The Practical Pro Katana is built as an economical cutting sword for heavy targets, with an extended tsuka and a thicker and longer blade. The blades are constructed from hand-forged, high-carbon steel and are differentially tempered using a traditional claying method. The Practical Pro has a fine polish to it compared to others in the series. The tsuka is wrapped with synthetic black leather for its gripping characteristics and is double-pegged for safety. The saya is done in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo.

Key Features

  • Antiqued fittings
  • Hand-Forged High Carbon Steel Blade
  • Deep Black Lacquered Saya

Attributes

  • This katana is sharp.
  • This katana is fully functional.
  • This katana is hand-forged.
  • This katana is differentially hardened.

Measurements / Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Overall 116.20cm 45¾"
Blade Length 74.93cm 29½"
Grip Length 38.10cm 15"
Weight 1.37Kg 3lb 0oz

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Raptor Unokubi Zukuri Katana

(Ref: SH2415)

Raptor Unokubi Zukuri Katana
The Raptor Unokubi-Zukuri (Cormorant’s Neck) blade design (also called Nagamaki Naoshi) is patterned after the shape of the Nagamaki, the powerful long-handled weapon popular between the 12th and 14th centuries. Notable for the strongly relieved shinogi-ji and diamond-shaped kissaki, the Unokubi-Zukuri provides excellent balance in a strong cutting blade.

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