PRACTICAL PLUS KATANA

The “Practical Plus” Katana provides a very economical cutting sword, using 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 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.

I CAN PERSONALLY ASSET TO THE DURABILITY OF THE PRACTICAL PLUS. I HAVE CUT WITH EVERY BRAND ON THE MARKET, FROM THE PRACTICAL TO THE TOP OF THE LINE HOWARD CLARK L-6.  I PERSONALLY USE A PAUL CHEN TSUNAMI, HOWEVER I STARTED OUT WITH A PRACTICAL PLUS. I STILL KEEP IT AT THE DOJO. WHEN STUDENTS FIRST USE A LIVE BLADE, IT IS THIS SWORD THEY USE. IT HAS NEVER BENT, CHIPPED OR FAILED IN ANY WAY. IT HAS CUT THROUGH COUNTLESS TATAMI OMOTE, DOWEL PINS, ETC.

NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE BEST CUTTING BLADE I HAVE EVER USED HOWEVER, IF YOU WANT A TOUGH, GOOD CUTTING BLADE FOR A BUDGET PRICE, THIS IS IT.

ALSO AVAILABLE IN WAKIZASHI AND TANTO

KEY FEATURES:
Fully functional
Hand-forged high-carbon steel blade
Differential tempering

MEASUREMENTS:
HANDLE LENGTH:   12 1/4”
OVERALL LENGTH:  40 1/2“
WEIGHT:  2lb 5oz

SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $355.00

   YAKIBA PRICE: $250.00

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