{"title":"Practical Series","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFor over two decades, Hanwei Practical Katana still dominates the sword market as the go-to entry level katana. Since the beginning the Practicals allowed the aspiring practitioner to own a differentially tempered blade at an economically practical price to start tameshigiri. The original Practical Katana spawned many other swords of its kind which eventually led to the Performance Series of katana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBugei proudly once again offers these entry level \u003cstrong\u003ePractical Series\u003c\/strong\u003e swords to those who can't practically acquire one of the higher end katana at this time. Everyone starts somewhere and here is a great place to start your katana journey. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"practical-katana","title":"Practical Katana","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe economically priced Practical Katana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eHigh carbon forged blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eDifferentially tempered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eFully functional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # SH10701\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"992\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\" style=\"height: 149.562px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"91\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight without Saya (Sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNagasa (Blade) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka (Handle) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"110\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKasane (Thickness at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"117\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakikasane (Thickness at Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"106\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"98\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"88\" style=\"height: 94.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"91\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1566\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lbs 4 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"110\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"117\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"106\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"98\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"88\" style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Practical Katana is a great entry-level katana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor those who wish to start with tameshigiri and other cutting sword arts. Without the cost of a traditionally made katana and the all-natural handle component that shrink and swell from perspiration from your hands and humidity from your environment, the Practical Katana allows you to enjoy katana ownership without the excessive maintenance that comes with it. And once you’ve made thousands of cuts with it, you can get another or sharpen it with modern conventional means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Practical Katana has been the standard in the Japanese sword industry since its introduction since the early 2000s. It's highly imitated but never truly replicated by the competition. You can\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epurchase with confidence in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCAS Hanwei\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrand swords with our four decades of knowledge and expertise in manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMade formerly at the legendary Hanwei forge that closed in 2024, the famed artisans of Dalian at the Dragon King forge take the mantle of this legendary brand. Former protégé of Paul Chen and original engineer of the manufacturing of the Hanwei brand, Frenchie Jin knows these swords better than anyone else as he was a part or their original conception at the original Hanwei Metal Factory. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCAS Hanwei\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrand couldn’t be in better manufacturing hands for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bugei Samurai Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42963402326121,"sku":"SH10701","price":339.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SH10701.png?v=1772723274"},{"product_id":"practical-plus-katana","title":"Practical Plus Katana","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe economically priced Practical Plus Katana ..\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eHigh carbon forged blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eFully functional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eDifferential tempering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # SH20731\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"992\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"91\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight without Saya (Sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNagasa (Blade) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka (Handle) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKasane (Thickness at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakikasane (Thickness at Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"106\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"91\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1566\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lbs 4 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"106\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAfter the success of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugei.com\/collections\/katana\/products\/practical-katana\"\u003ePractical Katana\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casiberia.com\/product\/practical-katana\/sh10701\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in the early 2000s, the Practical Plus Katana emerged as the next logical step in economical katana ownership. The Practical Plus Katana from CAS Hanwei provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana,  but using more traditional fittings and construction methods and a more prominent hamon. The Practical Plus katana features genuine same (rayskin) on the tsuka (handle), with a tsuka-ito (wrap) specially developed for its gripping qualities.  The traditional length tang is double-pegged and allows for removal of the tsuka for cleaning and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe fittings of the Practical Plus Katana are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki and the handsome tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki. Elevating the elegance and adding more striking beauty to the sword art of the katana, the Practical Plus Katana just makes owning all that a little more affordable and traditionally made. This katana has become one of the favorites of practitioners and collectors alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Practical Katana Series has been the standard in the Japanese sword industry since its introduction since the early 2000s. They are highly imitated but never truly replicated by the competition. You can purchase with confidence in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCAS Hanwei\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrand swords with our four decades of knowledge and expertise in manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hanwei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42963418447977,"sku":"SH20731","price":439.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SH20731.png?v=1772725888"},{"product_id":"practical-pro-katana","title":"Practical Pro Katana","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe economically Practical Pro Katana .. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eHigh carbon forged blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eDifferentially tempered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003eFully functional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem # SH21621\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"992\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"91\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight without Saya (Sheath)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNagasa (Blade) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTsuka (Handle) Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKasane (Thickness at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"117\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakikasane (Thickness at Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"106\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotohaba (Width of Blade at Habaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"98\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakihaba (Edge to back at Yakote)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"88\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSori\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"91\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1566\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lbs 15oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"94\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"117\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"106\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"98\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"88\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAfter the success of the Practical Series katana and the apparent need in the Japanese sword market for more affordable and accessible katana, CAS set about designing a wider range of katana that would appeal to a large audience, and in this case, a larger practitioner.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Practical Pro Katana was built for those who needed a little more leverage and reach.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeaturing not only a longer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e29 ½” blade that was differentially tempered, the Practical Pro Katana added a longer tsuka (handle) that was leather wrapped which differentiated it from its predecessors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKeeping with the theme of elegant simplicity, the round Kuruma tsuba represents the “Wheel of Dharma”which is found in the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold Path. The fuchi and karshia are plain but maintain the overall tone of the sword. The Practical Pro embodies true meekness with the restrained power of this cutting katana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThough the accoutrements are subtle, the hamon of the blade is more prominent than its predecessors. The golden menuki contrast brightly against the white same (rayskin) and black tsuka-ito. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Practical Katana Series has been the standard in the Japanese sword industry since its introduction since the early 2000s. They are highly imitated but never truly replicated by the competition. You can purchase with confidence in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCAS Hanwei\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrand swords with our four decades of knowledge and expertise in manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hanwei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42963429425257,"sku":"SH21621","price":439.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SH21621_c967e7dd-33e0-41fa-9b62-2f1225140216.png?v=1774293672"}],"url":"https:\/\/cassamuraiswords.com\/collections\/practical-series.oembed","provider":"CAS Samurai Swords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}