The Practical Plus Katana provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana (SH1070), but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially hardened in the traditional claying method with a prominent hamon. The Practical Plus features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a wrap (Tsuka-Ito) specially developed for its gripping qualities. The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron sunburst design with a brass habaki.

Made by Hanwei.

Key Features:

Fully functional

Hand-forged high-carbon steel blade

Differential tempering

Specifications:

Blade length: 27 1/4

Handle length: 12 1/4

Overall length: 40 1/2

Weight: 2lb 5oz

Point of Balance: 5 1/2"

Width at Guard: 1.21"

Width at Tip: .90"

Thickness at Guard: .28"

Thickness at Tip: .21"

Sori: 3/4"

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.