The Practical Shinobi Ninja-to, whose construction patterns closely that of the Practical Katana, is a useful piece for those studying the Way of the Ninja. The blade is hand-forged in high-carbon steel and is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. All of the fittings are finished in antiqued black iron. The ornate tsuba displays the kuji-kiri (energy-channeling hand positions) employed by the mystical ninja. The tsuka is wrapped in a synthetic white ray skin (same) and the tsuka-ito is in durable synthetic black leather. The saya has flat black finish with demon-head bindings for the black Japanese cotton sageo and an intricate kojiri. A sword no practitioner of Ninjutsu should be without.
Features:
- Forged high-carbon steel blade
- Differential tempering
- Hanwei quality
- Made by Hanwei
Specifications:
- Width At Guard: 1.13"
- Thickness At Tip: .22"
- Thickness At Guard: .27"
- Weight: 1lb 14oz
- Handle Length: 10 1/4"
- Overall: 34 1/2"
- Blade Length: 22 3/4"
- Point Of Balance: 4 1/2"
- Width At Tip: .85"
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
