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Hanwei''s line of cutting katanas, the Raptor series, is designed under the auspices of cutting master James Williams.  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.

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. Hanwei has deliberately left this edge unsharpened for the benefit of Iaido practitioners used to working with more conventional blade styles. This sword is very quick and is ideal for multiple cuts in light targets. Ships Separately, No Express Shipping available on this item.

• Overall length: 38-3/4"
• Blade length: 26-1/2"
• Handle length: 11”
• Weight: 2 lbs/5 oz

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