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Unused and still has the thick grease on the blade. email michaelsantino@gmail.com Will ship to the lower 48. MO ok, or paypal add 3%. I would prefer to sell but am always open to trades for another non katana REAL battle sword. Pics are from the website and I will add actual photos soon!
Ronin Dojo Pro Ko Katana(from the website)
A Ko Katana is basically a short sword with a standard length handle, allowing for extremely fast cuts and traditionally was found to be very effective for indoor use and the blade itself is very similar to some historical accounts of a Ninja 'Shinobigatana'.
The tsuka/handle assembly itself is exceptionally tight and well put together, double pegged with REAL silk ito wrapped over REAL (blackened) rayskin, alternating in the traditional style to ensure it does not move or slip when used, and tightly bound to a quality wooden core.
Furthermore, the handle is also properly ergonomically shaped to follow the curve of the blade AND fit comfortably into the hand, creating a safe and firm grip - another rarity at this price point.
The tsuba is made from solid steel, blackened to match the rest of the sword and is an exact copy of an actual Edo period antique.
As you can see from the picture, these swords feature high end brass seppa (spacers) and habaki (blade collar) expertly fitted to the blade.
The saya (sheath) itself is thick and made from high quality wood, after all you dont put hand cut and polished buffalo horn Kurikata, Koguchi and Kojiri on an inferior saya.
The strength of the fittings ALONE are head and shoulders above any other sword maker anywhere near this price point, but the 24 blade takes it to a whole new level again..
These 1060, through tempered, no nonsense mono steelblades are exceptionally HONEST and RELIABLE.
Hand forged and solidly built, there is not a trace of pretentiousness about them no fake hamon, no bo-hi and no BS.
They are quite simply just extremely practical, utilitarian blades made according to the Dotanuki forging tradition a school of sword making that made simple maru lamination blades with a reputation for being plain, practical and to the point (speaking of which, the kissaki tip of the blade is reinforced with a diamond shape for added durability and transitioned much nicer than most other hand made monotempered blades at this price point).
Weighing 2.6lbs with a point of balance 5 from the tsuba these swords are designed for the CUT, not fluffing around with. In short they are serious blades with serious fittings designed as SERIOUS dojo workhorses..!
STATS
Length: 24" (22 inches from habaki)
Weight: 2.1 lbs
Tsuka: 11 inches
Point of Balance: 3 1/2 - 4 inches from tsuba
FEATURES
All IRON Tsuba, Fuchi and Kashira
Genuine Silk Ito Wrap, Real Rayskin and Brass Menuki handle ornament
Double pegged mekugi
Thick, expertly tempered, hand forged 1060 carbon steel blade
Hand cut and polished buffalo horn Kurikata, Koguchi and Kojiri
Recommended as a dedicated, frequent use dojo cutter
Ronin Dojo Pro Ko Katana(from the website)
A Ko Katana is basically a short sword with a standard length handle, allowing for extremely fast cuts and traditionally was found to be very effective for indoor use and the blade itself is very similar to some historical accounts of a Ninja 'Shinobigatana'.
The tsuka/handle assembly itself is exceptionally tight and well put together, double pegged with REAL silk ito wrapped over REAL (blackened) rayskin, alternating in the traditional style to ensure it does not move or slip when used, and tightly bound to a quality wooden core.
Furthermore, the handle is also properly ergonomically shaped to follow the curve of the blade AND fit comfortably into the hand, creating a safe and firm grip - another rarity at this price point.
The tsuba is made from solid steel, blackened to match the rest of the sword and is an exact copy of an actual Edo period antique.
As you can see from the picture, these swords feature high end brass seppa (spacers) and habaki (blade collar) expertly fitted to the blade.
The saya (sheath) itself is thick and made from high quality wood, after all you dont put hand cut and polished buffalo horn Kurikata, Koguchi and Kojiri on an inferior saya.
The strength of the fittings ALONE are head and shoulders above any other sword maker anywhere near this price point, but the 24 blade takes it to a whole new level again..
These 1060, through tempered, no nonsense mono steelblades are exceptionally HONEST and RELIABLE.
Hand forged and solidly built, there is not a trace of pretentiousness about them no fake hamon, no bo-hi and no BS.
They are quite simply just extremely practical, utilitarian blades made according to the Dotanuki forging tradition a school of sword making that made simple maru lamination blades with a reputation for being plain, practical and to the point (speaking of which, the kissaki tip of the blade is reinforced with a diamond shape for added durability and transitioned much nicer than most other hand made monotempered blades at this price point).
Weighing 2.6lbs with a point of balance 5 from the tsuba these swords are designed for the CUT, not fluffing around with. In short they are serious blades with serious fittings designed as SERIOUS dojo workhorses..!
STATS
Length: 24" (22 inches from habaki)
Weight: 2.1 lbs
Tsuka: 11 inches
Point of Balance: 3 1/2 - 4 inches from tsuba
FEATURES
All IRON Tsuba, Fuchi and Kashira
Genuine Silk Ito Wrap, Real Rayskin and Brass Menuki handle ornament
Double pegged mekugi
Thick, expertly tempered, hand forged 1060 carbon steel blade
Hand cut and polished buffalo horn Kurikata, Koguchi and Kojiri
Recommended as a dedicated, frequent use dojo cutter
