Dragon King Cutlery SD35470 Modern Katana 39-1/2" Overall 27" 1566 Steel Blade Encapsulated G10 Handle Textured Black Saya! Modern Katana represents a contemporary interpretation of what the renowned Samurai would look like in our time.  Using the best of the latest technological materials,  the low maintenance of this katana is perfect for the urban warrior of today.  The humble attributes of this katana bely its true strength and resilience. The differentially-tempered 1566  steel blade features a real hamon line with a copper habaki and seppa.  The tsuka encapsulates the tang in textured G10 and is dual pinned for a secure grip. The silver menuki on the tsuka are shi shi (lion dogs) which are embedded in the handle.  The textured black saya features an olive paracord sageo around a polymer kurikata and kojiri.  The Modern Katana also has the Modern Tanto as a companion piece to complete a matched modern warrior collection which is available separately.

Key Features

27" 1566 steel bladeEncapsulated G10 HandleTextured black saya Modern Katana MSRP: $399.00 In stock Made In China

Specifications

Overall: 39-1/2" Blade Length: 27" Handle Length: 11-1/4" Weight: 1 lbs 14 oz Thickness at Guard: 7mm Thickness at Tip: 4.8mm Sori: 5/8" Blade Steel: 1566 Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Handle Material: G10

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.