Hanwei Raptor Katana Shobu Zukuri, 5160 Carbon, SH2417 OUTDOOR SUPPLIES 4" Handle Length

4" Handle Length

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All the blades are burnished through zirconium carbonitruration

Satin-finished drop point blade made from S35VN stainless steel

kashira and ornate stainless cherry blossom tsuba accents the forged and through-hardened 27″ blade

Hanwei Raptor Katana Shobu Zukuri, 5160 Carbon, SH2417 OUTDOOR SUPPLIES 4" Handle LengthThe Raptor Shobu Zukuri (Iris Leaf) Katana blade has an elegant shape and powerful cutting ability. Notable for the absence of a Yokote transition, this blade design became popular during the Nanbokucho era (1336 ~1392 AD) and its popularity continued into the Muromachi period. Designed under the auspices of cutting master James Williams the Raptor Katana series has been crafted by Paul Chen for the cutting practitioner who does not necessarily have