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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. This steel structure also avoids the need for excessive thickness, allowing the blades to replicate the weight and handling characteristics of Japanese originals. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach katana in the series features a unique blade style, each with its origins in Japanese swordmaking history, providing the cutting practitioner with choices in both aesthetics and handling characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaptor Series Construction Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlades - Forged from 5160 high-carbon steel, marquenched to an edge hardness of 57HRc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTangs (Nakago) - Full length, double pegged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFerrules (Habaki) - Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHandles (Tsuka) - Wood core, genuine rayskin (Same), special non-stretch sueded wrap (Tsuka-ito) for firm grip and wear resistance. Raptor feathers hilt ornaments (Menuki).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGuards (Tsuba) - Traditional blackened iron, Raptor motif.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFittings (Fuchi\/Kashira) - Blackened steel, Raptor motif.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eScabbards (Saya) - Wood, non-fingerprinting textured lacquer finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOverall: 43 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 28 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 13\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2lb 11oz\u003cbr\u003eBlade Steel: 5160\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hanwei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41445271896169,"sku":"SH2415","price":459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SH2415_28029153-721b-422b-b869-4886c81c5f7c.png?v=1772652789"},{"product_id":"raptor-katana-moroha-zukuri","title":"Raptor Katana- Moroha Zukuri","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged in the Kissaki Moro Ha Zukuri style, the blade design of the Moroha Zukuri Katana is based on a Tachi blade believed to have been forged around 800 AD by the smith Amakuni,  though many similar blades have been produced in later Japanese history.  The style is seen as a link between the old Tsurugi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKen) straight swords and the curved Tachi (and later Katana).  The style is unusual in having a back edge on the top half of the blade,  with fullers starting where this edge finishes and continuing to the hilt.  We have deliberately left this edge unsharpened for the benefit of Iaido practitioners used to working with more conventional blade styles.  With a blade length of just 26-3\/8”,  this sword is very quick and is ideal for multiple cuts in light targets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned under the auspices of cutting master James Williams the Raptor series has been created 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. This steel structure also avoids the need for excessive thickness, allowing the blades to replicate the weight and handling characteristics of Japanese originals. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach katana in the series features a unique blade style, each with its origins in Japanese swordmaking history, providing the cutting practitioner with choices in both aesthetics and handling characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaptor Series Construction Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlades - Forged from 5160 high-carbon steel, marquenched to an edge hardness of 57HRc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTangs (Nakago) - Full length, double pegged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFerrules (Habaki) - Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandles (Tsuka) - Wood core, genuine rayskin (Same), special non-stretch sueded wrap (Tsuka-ito) for firm grip and wear resistance. 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darkest days of the year on the tsuba  (guard)  and menuki.  The blackened tsuba,  fuchi,  tsuka-ito and fuchi-kashira contrast the real white same  (rayskin)  handle and the black textured lacquered saya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 5160 forged through-tempered high-carbon steel blade features a 1 ½\"  kissaki  (point)  and blade geometry conducive to rigorous cutting without chipping or deformation on soft and semi-hard targets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon King Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42974650204265,"sku":"SD35220","price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/sd35220.png?v=1773261107"},{"product_id":"autumn-leaf-katana-ttb","title":"Autumn Leaf Katana - TTB","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAutumn Leaf Katana - Through Tempered Blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_contentBody_lblKF\"\u003e5160 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itself,  along with the nature of duality.  Our \u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Leaf Katana\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies both of these contrasting metaphors of endurance and finality in its motif.  The blackened moon shaped stainless steel tsuba silhouettes falling gingko leaves,  as the moon coaxes songs from the grasshopper and bell cricket menuki (handle ornaments),  both symbols of good fortune in Japanese culture.  \u003c\/span\u003eThe 5160 carbon steel blade features a  1 ½\"  kissaki  (point)  and geometry conducive to rigorous cutting without chipping on soft and semi-hard targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tan tsuka-ito  (handle wrap)  offests the blackened fuchi and fuchi-kashira on the double mekugi  (bamboo pin)  pinned handle.  The brown textured lacquered saya  (scabbard)  features a buffalo horn rimmed koiguchi  (scabbard mouth)  and kurikata  (knob) with a black sageo (cord).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon King Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default 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SD35190\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall: \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: \u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: \u003cbr\u003eWeight: \u003cbr\u003eWidth at Guard: 31mm\u003cbr\u003eWidth at Tip: \u003cbr\u003eThickness at Guard: \u003cbr\u003eThickness at Tip: \u003cbr\u003eSori: \u003cbr\u003eBlade Steel: \u003c\/span\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\" 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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 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class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.5mm\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\u003e23mm\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\u003eThe sakura,  or cherry blossom,  explodes brilliantly and gorgeously in the Spring but soon falls.  History teaches us there was no greater glory for a samurai warrior than to fall in battle in a field of scattered cherry blossoms.  Our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Sakura Katana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erepresents this beautiful Japanese metaphor of the transience of life.  The blackened fuchi,  kashira and ornate stainless cherry blossom tsuba accent the forged and through-hardened 27\"  blade.  The 5160 forged high-carbon steel blade features a 1 ½\"  kissaki  (point)  and marquenched to an edge hardness of 57HRc with blade geometry conducive to rigorous cutting without chipping or deformation on soft and semi-hard targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrasted by the crimson tsuka-ito  (handle wrap),  the white same (ray skin) on the wood core handle, the notched seppa  (spacers),  silver habaki  (blade collar)  and the cherry blossom menuki  (handle ornaments),  represent the only vivid aspects of this sobering piece.  The black lacquered saya  (scabbard)  features a buffalo horn rimmed koiguchi (scabbard mouth) and a wooden kurikata (knob) with a black sageo (cord). \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon King Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default 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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\" style=\"width: 57.875px;\"\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\" style=\"width: 69.3125px;\"\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\" style=\"width: 72.9792px;\"\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\" style=\"width: 68.5417px;\"\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\" style=\"width: 59.8125px;\"\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\" style=\"width: 27.0729px;\"\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\" style=\"width: 37.5625px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5160\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 56.2292px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 lbs 8oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 47.4271px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"94\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 49.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28 1\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"97\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 57.875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"110\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 69.3125px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"117\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 72.9792px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"106\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 68.5417px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"98\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 59.8125px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"88\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 27.0729px;\"\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hottest of our themed katana series, our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Lotus Katana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e articulates every aspect of this fruitful season. The tsuba expresses a water garden, lotus flower and tree motif reflected in the snail and frog menuki (handle ornaments), symbols of fertility and good fortune. The blackened tsuba, fuchi, tsuka-ito (handle wrap) and fuchi-kashira contrast the real white same (ray skin) handle, the notched seppa (spacers), silver habaki (blade collar) and the green textured lacquered saya (scabbard). The 5160 forged carbon steel blade features a 1 ½\" kissaki (point) and blade geometry conducive to rigorous cutting without chipping on soft and semi-hard targets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragon King Swords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43014870892649,"sku":"SD35200","price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/6469\/4377\/files\/SD35200.png?v=1773930419"}],"url":"https:\/\/cassamuraiswords.com\/collections\/through-tempered.oembed","provider":"CAS Samurai Swords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}