The Practical Pro Elite Katana has an extended tsuka and a thicker and longer (29”) Performance Series blade with a finer polish when compared to others in the Practical series. The blade is forged in high-carbon steel and differentially tempered using the traditional claying method. The rayskin-covered tsuka is wrapped with suede black leather for its gripping characteristics and is double-pegged for safety. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black Japanese cotton sageo. The fittings (koshirae) are finished in antiqued black iron. The katana feature a round Kuruma tsuba, which represents the “Wheel of Dharma,” symbolizing the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold Path.
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 hand-forged, high-carbon steel and are differentially tempered using a traditional claying method. The Practical Pro has a fine polish to it compared to others in the series. The tsuka is wrapped with synthetic black leather for its gripping characteristics and is double-pegged for safety. The saya is done in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo.
Product Code: SH6009KPG
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44” | 111.8cm |
| Blade | 29” | 73.7cm |
| Grip | 14” | 35.6cm |
| Weight | 2lb 12oz | 1.260Kg |
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Product Code: SH2073
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45¾” | 116.2cm |
| Blade | 29½” | 74.9cm |
| Grip | 15” | 38.1cm |
| Weight | 2lb 15oz | 1.340Kg |
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