Ronin Elite Katana Sword Soshu Kitae Seven Panel Steel #49 Unique One of a Kind

  
Excellent condition Ronin Elite Katana! One of a kind Tiny pit on the lower blade approx 2-3mm - see pic. Tiny chip on end of scabbard. Some micro scratches as this is a handmade sword and is not perfect. These micro defects do not affect the sword's structural integrity Ronin is known for its heavy duty, well made katanas! Ronin Elite Katana #49 This Ronin Elite katana has been traditionally forged and laminated in the soshu kitae tradition (seven panel steel). This school was developed by the legendary Japanese smith Masamune, and combines panels of hard, medium, and soft steels. The core of the blade is formed from softer, more malleable steel giving it exceptional flexibility. A layer of slightly harder steel is bonded to each side of the core to add support.

The last layers are a very hard steel bonded to the top, bottom, and both sides of the core forming the ha (cutting edge) mune (back edge) and shinogi-ji (blade flats). This form of laminar construction provided for a sword that could be sharpened to a razor edge due to the hardened steed used for the ha, but was extremely resilient to battle damage due to its softer more flexible core. Blade lamination: Soshu Kitae seven panel steel Steel: 1095/1060/1045 Tempering: Differentially hardened (clayed) and water quenched Rockwell Hardness: 62 edge / 40 spine Fittings: Traditionally themed tsuba fuchi, kashira, and menuki Kurikata, Koiguch, Kojirii: Polished buffalo horn Polish: Japanese finger stone polish.

Blade length: approx 30.5 inches (habaki to tip) Over all length: approx 41 inches Tang: Full tang with Ronin kanji. Grip: approx 10.5 inches Wrap: Silk ito over genuine ray skin.

The item "Ronin Elite Katana Sword Soshu Kitae Seven Panel Steel #49 Unique One of a Kind" is in sale since Sunday, February 23, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Swords & Sabers\Asian\Japanese". The seller is "razmintaz" and is located in Ontario . This item can be shipped to Canada, United States.

1. Brand: ronin elite
2. Type: Katana