I bought this sword with the intention of doing some backyard cutting, and just don't have the time. So the blade has never cut anything. I did however redo the handle and removed the wrap and wrapped it sports tape and an over wrap of Wilson tennis wrap. Hence why I'm selling so cheap.
Asking $SOLD shipped
PayPal is best.
Will ship in original box and all paperwork.
Here is the original description from Kult of Athena'swebsite
Overall Length: 40 1/4'' Blade: 28 3/4"
Blade: 5160 High Carbon Steel
Weight: 2 lb 11 oz
Edge: Sharp
P.O.B.: 5 1/4''
Thickness: 7.2 mm - 5 mm
Width: 33 mm
Grip Length: 10 1/8''
Pommel: N/A
The Raptor Shinogi-Zukuri blade, which has evolved as the most common Japanese katana blade design, provides both speed and cutting power. Featuring a distinct yokote, such blades were originally produced after the Heian period, around 987 AD. The wood grip is wrapped in genuine ray skin and black suede. The blackened iron tsuba has a raptor design. Includes a matching scabbard with matte finish and cotton sword bag.
The Hanwei Raptor series, has been designed 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 edge geometry is configured to facilitate the cutting of both soft and semi-hard materials without chipping, allowing the cutter a wide choice of targets.
Asking $SOLD shipped
PayPal is best.
Will ship in original box and all paperwork.
Here is the original description from Kult of Athena'swebsite
Overall Length: 40 1/4'' Blade: 28 3/4"
Blade: 5160 High Carbon Steel
Weight: 2 lb 11 oz
Edge: Sharp
P.O.B.: 5 1/4''
Thickness: 7.2 mm - 5 mm
Width: 33 mm
Grip Length: 10 1/8''
Pommel: N/A
The Raptor Shinogi-Zukuri blade, which has evolved as the most common Japanese katana blade design, provides both speed and cutting power. Featuring a distinct yokote, such blades were originally produced after the Heian period, around 987 AD. The wood grip is wrapped in genuine ray skin and black suede. The blackened iron tsuba has a raptor design. Includes a matching scabbard with matte finish and cotton sword bag.
The Hanwei Raptor series, has been designed 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 edge geometry is configured to facilitate the cutting of both soft and semi-hard materials without chipping, allowing the cutter a wide choice of targets.
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