The Practical Pro Katana is built as an economical cutting sword for heavy targets with an extended tsuka and a thicker and longer blade. The blades are constructed from handforged highcarbon steel and are differentially hardened using a traditional claying method. The Practical Pro has a finer polish than others in the series. The tsuka is wrapped with synthetic black leather for its gripping characteristics and is doublepegged for safety. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo. The katana is stylized with a round Kuruma tsuba which represents the ldquoWheel of Dharmardquo symbolizing the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold Path. Made by Hanwei. Specifications Overall 45 3/4ldquo Blade Length 29 1/2ldquo Handle Length 15ldquo Weight 3lb Thickness at Guard . 36ldquo Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece. Key Features High carbon forged blade Differentially tempered Fully functional
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