Practical Plus Katana - The Practical Plus Katana provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana (SH1070), but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially hardened 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 lion dog menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron sunburst" design with a brass habaki. Made by Hanwei. Key Features: Fully functional Hand-forged high-carbon steel blade Differential tempering Specifications: Overall length: 40 1/2 inches Blade length: 27 1/4 inches Handle length: 12 1/4 inches Weight: 2lb 5oz Point of Balance: 5 1/2 inches Width at Guard: 1.21 inches Width at Tip: .90 inches Thickness at Guard: .28 inches Thickness at Tip: .21 inches Sori: 3/4 inches Box height: 45 inches" |
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