The Practical Plus Elite Katana provides a cutting sword that is economical while featuring traditional fittings and construction methods. Designed for multiple cuts in normal targets, these Practical Plus Elites features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven cotton Tsuka-Ito. The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome iron Tsuba features a "sunburst" design with a brass habaki.
Features:
- Performance Elite Blade Geometry
- Traditional Construction
- Quality fittings
- Made by Hanwei
Specifications:
- Hrc Back: 40
- Width At Guard: 1.39"
- Thickness At Tip: .16"
- Thickness At Guard: .26"
- Sori: 3/4"
- Weight: 2lb 7oz
- Hrc Edge: 60
- Handle Length: 11"
- Overall: 40"
- Blade Length: 28"
- Point Of Balance: 5 1/2"
- Width At Tip: 1.03"
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
