CAS Hanwei SH6009KPG Practical Pro Blade Elite Katana

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 hardened using the traditional claying method. The rayskin-covered tsuka is wrapped with cotton ito 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.

Features:

- 1065 High-Carbon Blade
- Fine Polish
- Quality fittings

Specifications:

- Overall length: 44"
- Blade length: 29"
- Handle length: 14"
- Weight: 2lb 13oz
- Point of Balance: 4"
- Width at Guard: 1.40"
- Width at Tip: 1.05"
- Thickness at Guard: .30"
- Thickness at Tip: .20"
- Sori: 3/4"