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SUPER ASSASSIN KATANA
Today I am listing perhaps the apex of my blade design so far. Its certainly one of the largest blades Im apt to ever make. I have taken all the experience I have gleaned from the multiple evolutions of my competition cutters, field knives, and swords and poured it into this blade.
Some specs
Blade Length: 27
OAL: 38.5
Blade Thickness: .280
Blade Steel: CTS PD1 hardened to RHC 60
Weight: 3lbs 12oz
The handle core on this beast is made of tero-tuf which for those that are unfamiliar is an extremely tough material that exceeds the toughness and durability of G10 and Micarta by a wide margin. The tang is pinned in place with a titanium mekugi. The core is then covered in a carbon fiber skin. Over top of this is burgundy tsunami cord wrapped in traditional Japanese tsuka-ito style. This creates and very durable and firm grip. Every transition on this blade is radiused to eliminate any stress risers. Every detail in the blades geometry has been optimized for raw cutting power. Bo-hi or a fuller was machined into the blade so that the proper balance between cutting ability and speed could be achieved. A high saber grind allows the blade to separate material efficiently during a cut. The tsuba, fuchi, and kashira are of course titanium with an aqua blue and gold anodizing finish. The saya is made of tero-tuf as well. With a carbon fiber skin. The koigichi and kojiri of the saya are also titanium and match the tsuba, fuchi, and kashira.
Price $7400 SOLD
Today I am listing perhaps the apex of my blade design so far. Its certainly one of the largest blades Im apt to ever make. I have taken all the experience I have gleaned from the multiple evolutions of my competition cutters, field knives, and swords and poured it into this blade.
Some specs
Blade Length: 27
OAL: 38.5
Blade Thickness: .280
Blade Steel: CTS PD1 hardened to RHC 60
Weight: 3lbs 12oz
The handle core on this beast is made of tero-tuf which for those that are unfamiliar is an extremely tough material that exceeds the toughness and durability of G10 and Micarta by a wide margin. The tang is pinned in place with a titanium mekugi. The core is then covered in a carbon fiber skin. Over top of this is burgundy tsunami cord wrapped in traditional Japanese tsuka-ito style. This creates and very durable and firm grip. Every transition on this blade is radiused to eliminate any stress risers. Every detail in the blades geometry has been optimized for raw cutting power. Bo-hi or a fuller was machined into the blade so that the proper balance between cutting ability and speed could be achieved. A high saber grind allows the blade to separate material efficiently during a cut. The tsuba, fuchi, and kashira are of course titanium with an aqua blue and gold anodizing finish. The saya is made of tero-tuf as well. With a carbon fiber skin. The koigichi and kojiri of the saya are also titanium and match the tsuba, fuchi, and kashira.
Price $7400 SOLD
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