| SH6006KFG -- Tiger Elite Katana Partner Exclusive The Tiger Elite Katana has been re-designed from kissaki to kashira. Utilizing a hand forged and folded Performance Series katana blade and some of the finest fittings available, the Tiger is equally at home as a cutting blade or showpiece. The K120C powder steel blade is differentially tempered using the traditional claying method which produces a HRC60 edge and HRC40 back. This allows for superior edge holding and cutting ability while allowing the blade to absorb the shock of a blow. The hamon (temper line) and hada (folding pattern) are very prominent. The koshirae (fittings) are all made from blackened bronze and detailed in gold. The tsuba (guard) is made from blackened iron with a ‘stalking tiger’ motif. The same is of the finest ray skin while the tsuka-ito (handle wrap) and sageo (scabbard cord) are made from top-quality japanese cotton. The Tiger is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit. KEY FEATURES: Hand forged and folded steel blade Traditional Construction Superior Quality MEASUREMENTS: BLADE LENGTH: 29 HANDLE LENGTH: 11 OVERALL LENGTH: 41 Price $1520.00 |
| SH6004KGE -- Shinto Elite Katana Partner Exclusive The Shinto Elite features a hand-forged 1065 high-carbon steel katana blade (now featuring the geometry of the Performance Series) and is differentially tempered using the traditional claying method. The Shinto Elite is mounted in black and the tsuka-ito is made of premium black Japanese cotton. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo. A finely rendered dragon, detailed in gold, with true front-and-back detail, forms the black iron tsuba. The fittings are superbly antiqued adding to the aesthetics of the set. The Shinto is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit. KEY FEATURES: 1065 High-Carbon Blade Premium fittings Traditional Construction MEASUREMENTS: BLADE LENGTH: 28” HANDLE LENGTH: 11” OVERALL LENGTH: 40” WEIGHT: 2lb 11oz Price $860.00 |
| SH6003KGG -- Musashi Katana Partner Exclusive Miyamoto Musashi, arguably the most famous swordmaster in Japanese history, fought more than 60 duels before retiring and writing his famous treatise on swordplay, the “Book of Five Rings”. Development of the two-sword style of swordplay, with the Daito (long sword) and Wakizashi being used together, is credited to Musashi. Mounted in black, the Musashi Katana is faithful to the original down to the famous double-ring iron tsubas. The tsuka-ito is in leather over ray skin. The blade is hand-forged in high- carbon steel, with new geometry to enhance cutting ability. Our Katana Blades embody the classical design elements of the most prolific sword design in history. With their strong Shinogi Zukuri shape that accentuates the clay tempered differential heat treatment, these blades are traditionally proportioned to appeal to the collector but they will also perform well in general cutting of hard or soft targets. Edge hardness is HRC60, back hardness HRC40. The grip is double-pegged to the tang for safety. Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit. KEY FEATURES: 1065 High-Carbon Blade Traditional Construction Quality fittings MEASUREMENTS: BLADE LENGTH: 29” HANDLE LENGTH: 11” OVERALL LENGTH: 41” WEIGHT: 2lb 11oz Price $890.00 |
| Elite Series Katana |
| SH6009KPG -- Practical Pro Elite Katana Partner Exclusive By customer demand, the Practical Pro Elite Katana (SH6009KPG) has an extended tsuka compared to the rest of the Elite Series. The blade is forged in high-carbon steel and is differentially tempered using a traditional claying method. The Practical Pro Elite has a fine polish compared to others in the practical series. The rayskin-covered tsuka is wrapped with sueded black leather for its gripping characteristics and is double-pegged for safety. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black Japanese cotton sageo. The fittings (koshirae) are finished in antiqued black iron. The katana features a round Kuruma tsuba, which represents the “Wheel of Dharma,” symbolizing the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold Path. KEY FEATURES: 1065 High-Carbon Blade Fine Polish Quality fittings MEASUREMENTS: BLADE LENGTH: 29” HANDLE LENGTH: 14” OVERALL LENGTH: 44” WEIGHT: 2lb 13oz Price $510.00 |
