{"product_id":"raptor-katana-unokubi-zukuri","title":"Raptor Katana - Unokubi Zukuri","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Raptor Katana Unokubi-Zukuri (Cormorant's Neck) blade design (also called Nagamaki Naoshi) is patterned after the shape of the Nagamaki,  the powerful long-handled sword popular between the 12th and 14th centuries.  Notable for the strongly relieved shinogi-ji and diamond-shaped kissaki,  the Unokubi-Zukuri Katana provides excellent balance in a strong cutting blade.\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 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","url":"https:\/\/cassamuraiswords.com\/products\/raptor-katana-unokubi-zukuri","provider":"CAS Samurai Swords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}