Raptor Mohoha Zukuri Katana SH2413

Designed under the auspices of cutting master James Williams the Raptor series, our new line of cutting katanas, has been created for the cutting practitioner who does not necessarily have access to mats but who wishes to practice & perfect his cutting technique. The blades are forged in 5160 high-carbon steel & specially heat treated to produce very high resilience & greater tolerance of misdirected cuts than a conventional differentially tempered blade. Each 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. Forged in the Kissaki Moro Ha Zukuri style, the blade design of the Moroha Zukuri Katana is based on a Tachi blade believed to be 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 Ken straight swords & the curved Tachi (& 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. Blade -Forged from 5160 high-carbon steel, marquenched to an edge hardness of 57HRc. Tang (Nakago) -Full length, double pegged. Ferrule (Habaki) –Brass Handle (Tsuka) -Wood core, genuine rayskin (Same), special non-stretch sueded wrap (Tsuka- ito) for firm grip and wear resistance. Raptor feathers hilt ornaments (Menuki). Guard (Tsuba) -Traditional blackened iron, Raptor motif. Fitting (Fuchi/Kashira) -Blackened steel, Raptor motif. Scabbard (Saya) -Wood, non-fingerprinting textured laquer finish.