MEIJIN KATANA (SH5018) CAS HANWEI
The Meijin Iaito represents the pinnacle of production quality for Shinken. The blade is forged-folded T10 high-carbon steel with bo-hi, making for a lighter blade and audible feedback on the cutting stroke. The blade is differentially hardened using a traditional claying method and has a distinctive grain pattern (hada) with visible layers. The Meijin has a very sharp edge and is capable of light target cutting. It measures 39 1/2 inches in overall length and finds the point of balance 5 inches from the guard.
The tsuka is wrapped in genuine ray skin (same) with a tsuka-ito in premium black Japanese cotton. The black iron koshirae display a “Turbulent Ocean” motif. The saya is finished in a distinctive black matte/gloss banded finish extending the length of the scabbard, with a black Japanese cotton sageo. |
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• Overall: 39 1/2"
• Blade Length: 28"
• Handle Length: 10 1/2"
• Weight: 2lb
• Point of Balance: 5"
• Width at Guard: 1.22"
• Width at Tip: .80"
• Thickness at Guard: .26"
• Thickness at Tip: .19"
• Sori: 3/4"
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
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