This sword is a must have if you want something that’s no frills like a shirasaya, but with more durable fittings than a shirasaya. For 144 bucks, you can’t go wrong and this sword is likely tougher than any you may already own. The sword (I didn’t order it from KoA) came decently sharp (enough to cut paper without trouble) but definitely not razor sharp. I’ll go that route once more of the finish naturally rubs off using some good ol vinegar. Regardless, I kinda want to take the finish off and give it a satin finish just to get the look of the beautiful steel underneath the coating. The finish does seem to come off (not so easily) but I’ve had it for about half a year now and there are 2 very small streaks (largely unnoticeable) after numerous episodes of sheathing and resheathing. Still the retention feature is nice and the sword won’t come out without a good push so no worries on it sliding out. Good thing too, because the scabbard rattles like nobody’s business. There are bolsters on the sides of the handle to lock into the scabbards recessed slots. Hard to describe it to those who haven’t held it but the handle is extremely comfortable. The edge is tough as hell itself and the sword’s G10 handles are cool to the touch and provide excellent grip. in the dust since it was expertly heat treated. The blade is monotempered 9260 spring steel and is about as tough as it gets for affordable swords unless you want to include S7 shock steel running you thousands of dollars. The blade is fairly rigid but can flex if forced. Two knobs in the sheath lock onto matching indents on the the sword to secure it into the scabbard when sheathed.Ī tough as nails sword, scabbard could be better The sword itself feels great in the hand, especially with the noticeable distal taper. The sword comes with a tactical sheath of fiberglass with MOLLE system-compatible hanging slots. A pre-drilled lanyard hole accommodates your own lanyard or hanging loop. A hooked notch at the base of the blade prevents the hands from sliding onto the blade during a strike. The grip design is flush with the tang and has no notable hard edges so as to prevent blisters and lesions on the hands from extended field use. The thickened tang is very wide for optimum hilt durability the grip scale slabs are both simple and sturdy G10 Fiberglass laminate which is triple anchored into the tang. The blade is constructed from 9260 high carbon steel and is finished with a Black Oxide coating to minimize maintenance and maximize stealth. Designed by renowned swordsmith Angus Trim, the clean lines of this katana emphasize decisive cutting coupled with robust construction the spine of the blade is thick and strong and in profile the blade has an elongated, chisel-like geometry designed to give it a long cutting plane – this is a blade built to cut, hack, stab and slice with authority. Katana is an all-business tactical Katana designed for maximum usability, practicality and lethality. Our tactical katana is razor sharp right out of the box and ready to cut.The A.P.O.C. Not to mention it benefits some advance cutting techniques that requires the katana to change direction rapidly. Making the Katana lighter enables the user to wield the katana better and puts less stress on the hands. The purpose of the Bo-Hi is to help reduce the weight of the katana, it actually has nothing to do with channeling the blood. Bo-Hi is commonly known as blood grooves, but that is a common misconception. Full tang ABS handle with Hamidashi style tsuba.Ī unique feature is the integrated Bo-Hi on the blade. Our Tactical Katana is hand forged with 1060 high carbon steel using traditional maru kitae forging method. We took the traditional katana and added some current features to bring you our version of a modernized katana. Known for their cutting abilities, the katana in the right hands is a formidable weapon. It embodied the Samurai spirit and stands for their way of life. The traditional Katana was one of the most famous styles of sword in the world.
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