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Hanwei Mokko Renshu Katana - With Bo-Hi by Paul Chen
$ 147.84
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Description
This Mokko Renshu Katana features a through hardened 5160 steel blade in the Shinogi Zukuri style with bo-hi to balance and lighten the sword.Hanwei's Renshu Series of samurai swords combines robust 5160 spring steel through-hardened blades with the economical handle fittings of the Practical Series. This combination makes an affordable sword that will hold up well to cutting practice without the fear of harming an expensive sword.
This Katana is designed to be an efficient, robust and economical practice cutting sword; the blade is through-hardened 5160 high carbon steel. This type of steel, paired with mono-tempering, creates a blade that is a durable cutter. Unlike a differentially-hardened sword this kind of blade is much less likely to take a bend if a poor cut is made – ideal for the cutting beginner or someone who wants a no-frills practical cutting sword.
This version of the Mokko Renshu has a long bo-hi groove intended to reduce the weight of the sword along its thickest point whilst sacrificing little durability. This groove creates a more audible whoosh when the sword strikes – the variable sound of this Tachikaze sword wind can be used as a tell on the angle of cut to trained ears.
The tsuba, fuchi and kashira hilt fittings are iron and the habaki and seppa are brass. The wooden tsuka grip is paneled with faux rayskin and overlaid with knotted black suede leather tsuka-ito cord. A pair of brass menuki are wrapped within the folds of the ito.
The saya scabbard is black lacquered wood with horn koiguchi and kojiri fittings. It is paired with a red sageo cord and left unknotted so that it is ready for practical wear.
Specifications
Overall: 41 1/2"
Blade Length: 28 3/8"
Handle Length: 12 1/4"
Weight: 2lb 6oz
Point of Balance: 5 1/4"
Thickness at Guard: 0.26"
Thickness at Tip: 0.18"
Sori: 7/8"
Blade Steel: 5160
Comes with sword bag. Pictured sword stand not included.
A review of this exact sword is available @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2LC5T6Wog4