Practical Katana

The ever-popular Practical Katana gives the martial artist the opportunity to own and use a Hanwei sword at the cost of an economy katana sword. The blades are forged and differentially hardened, using the same process as the more expensive katana blades and producing an HRC60 edge and HRC40 back. The temper line is authentic and prominent. Cost savings are effected by using fittings which, while making no claims to authenticity, are very strongly built to withstand the rigors of cutting exercises in the dojo. The Practical Wakizashi (SH2061) and Practical Tanto (SH2254) match the katana and provide a useful and economical set.

Please note: Our range of katana, wakizashi and tantō are all made by hand and will feature the minor imperfections relating to this method of manufacture. This process ensures each piece is as unique as their historical counterparts. The main focus of the Practical Range is the blade. The fittings, although well made, do not have the same attention to detail found on more expensive lines. The Ito (handle wrap) may have a different number and proximity of diamonds to those shown in the picture.

Total length: 100cm
Blade length: 69cm
Grip length: 29cm
Weight: 992g
Blade thickness (base): 0.68cm
Blade thickness (CoP): 0.45cm
Blade width (base): 3.09cm
Blade width (CoP): 2.2cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 14.6cm
Edge: Sharp
Scabbard: Black Lacquer Wood Saya

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.