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Raptor Moroha Zukuri


SH2413 -- Raptor Mohoha Zukuri Katana Designed under the auspices of cutting master James Williams the Raptor series, our new line of cutting katanas, has been created for the cutting practitioner who does not necessarily have access to mats but who wishes to practice and perfect his cutting technique. The blades are forged in 5160 high-carbon steel and specially heat treated to produce very high resilience and greater tolerance of misdirected cuts than a conventional differentially tempered blade. This steel structure also avoids the need for excessive thickness, allowing the blades to replicate the weight and handling characteristics of Japanese originals. The edge geometry is configured to facilitate the cutting of both soft and semi-hard materials without chipping, allowing the cutter a wide choice of targets. Each katana in the series features a unique blade style, each with its origins in Japanese sword making history, providing the cutting practitioner with choices in both aesthetics and handling characteristics. Forged in the Kissaki Moro Ha Zukuri style, the blade design of the Moroha Zukuri Katana is based on a Tachi blade believed to have been forged around 800 AD by the smith Amakuni, though many similar blades have been produced in later Japanese history. The style is seen as a link between the old Ken straight swords and the curved Tachi (and later Katana). The style is unusual in having a back edge on the top half of the blade, with fullers starting where this edge finishes and continuing to the hilt. We have deliberately left this edge unsharpened for the benefit of Iaido practitioners used to working with more conventional blade styles. With a blade length of just 26-3/8”, this sword is very quick and is ideal for multiple cuts in light targets. Raptor Series Construction Details: Blade -Forged from 5160 high-carbon steel, marquenched to an edge hardness of 57HRc. Tang (Nakago) -Full length, double pegged. Ferrule (Habaki) -Brass Handle (Tsuka) -Wood core, genuine rayskin (Same), special non-stretch suede wrap (Tsuka- ito) for firm grip and wear resistance. Raptor feathers hilt ornaments (Menuki). Guard (Tsuba) -Traditional blackened iron, Raptor motif. Fitting (Fuchi/Kashira) -Blackened steel, Raptor motif. Scabbard (Saya) -Wood, non-fingerprinting textured lacquer finish.
Overall length: 38 3/4" Blade length: 26 3/8" Handle length: 11 1/8" Weight: 2lb 7oz
SH2413 $ 399.99 Sale $ 319.99

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