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Practical Pro Katana - Hanwei Forge (Paul Chen)

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 hardened using a traditional claying method.

The Practical Pro katana 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. The katana is stylized with a round Kuruma tsuba, which represents then"Wheel of Dharma," symbolizing the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold Path.

Specifications:

Fully functional live blade Shinken Katana "real sword"
Forged high carbon steel blade
Differentially tempered
Black gloss saya
Black synthetic leather tsuka ito (wrap)
This katana is hand made and each is unique - size and weight will vary
Overall length: 116,2 cm
Blade length: 74,93 cm
Handle length: 38,1 cm
Weight: 1350 gram
Sori: 19 mm
Kissaki: 41 mm
Motohaba:30 mm
Sakihaba: 21 mm
Piece from piece may slightly vary

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