CAS Hanwei Shinogi Zukuri Katana

...for the best cheap katana available, it became a simple standoff between the "Kaze" and the Hanwei Raptor series. I chose this one obviously, and I haven't used it yet. It is so elegant and beautiful. This was intended to be my practice cutting sword, and I'll get a polyethylene bokken from cold steel for a sparing sword. I have only sharpened the long blade on wet stones, and it is fatal piece of decor at the moment.The only reason I'm writing this is because amazon suggested it, and I wanted the company who sold it to have 5 stars for their business. I can't yet make claims to its durability and edge retention, and I have no sword experience to compare it to, but the craftsmanship is something to be seen for the lay or amateur swordsman. I just had the urge to learn kendo one day (which i have yet to start) and learn something about this spectacular sword dance that happens with masters and their katanas. I decided it would be good for me (as well as AWesome!)

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through hardened 5160 spring steel , what more can you ask for for this price? the fittings are tight and the casting of the tsuba and fuchi are quite excellent with details of the raptor. the ito wrap is tight and would appear to not loosen up over time. the point of balance is quite close to the handle and makes the sword appeared to be very light even though it is around 2.4-2.7 pounds. in my opinion one of the best sword for around 300-400 dollars and on point with the dynasty forge musha and ronin katana dojo pro series(both of these series cost more than the raptor).

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