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.
The Raptor Unokubi-Zukuri (Cormorants Neck) blade design is patterned after the shape of the Naginata, the powerful long-handled weapon popular between the 12th and 14th centuries. Notable for the strongly relieved shinogi-ji and diamond-shaped kissaki, the Unokubi-Zukuri provides excellent balance in a strong cutting blade.
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
sueded 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 laquer finish.
Made by Hanwei.
5160 high-carbon steel
Specifications:
Overall length: 43.5"
Blade length: 28.5"
Handle length: 13"
Weight: 2lb 11oz
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