Designed for maximum cutting power in heavy targets these latest Practical XLs combine the blade geometries and profiles of the Performance Series with the affordability of our Practical fittings.

The blades in the cutting styles are forged from 1566 steel and differentially hardened in the traditional manner producing an edge hardness of HRC60 and spine hardness of HRC40.

The removeable handle is tightly wrapped in the tradtional style with imitation leather to provide a positive grip that will withstand years of tameshigiri practice.

Made by Hanwei.

Specifications Overall 40 1/2rdquo Blade Length 28 1/2rdquo Handle Length 11 Weight 2lb 11oz Point of Balance 5 Width at Guard 1.

43 Width at Tip 1.

08 Thickness at Guard .

26 Thickness at Tip .

15 Sori 3/4 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Key Features Performance XL Blade Geometry Differentially Tempered Built for Martial Artists