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Home Products Raptor Katana, Shobu Zukuri by Paul Chen / Hanwei

Raptor Katana, Shobu Zukuri by Paul Chen / Hanwei

by Chen, Paul, Hanwei

SKU 1087543

Date Added 07/09/2024

# Available This product is out of stock

Original price $400.00

Price $225.00

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Overview

The Raptor Shobu-Zukuri (Iris Leaf) Katana blade has an elegant shape and powerful cutting ability.  Notable for the absence of a Yokote transition,  this blade design became popular during the Nanbokucho era (1336 ~1392 AD) and its popularity continued into the Muromachi period.  Designed under the auspices of cutting master James Williams,  the Raptor Katana series has been crafted by Paul Chen for the cutting practitioner who does not necessarily have access to mats but who wishes to practice and perfect his cutting technique.

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Product Details

Key Features:

Raptor Katana, Shobu Zukuri
MSRP: $539.00
Low stock!
Made In China

Specifications

Overall: 43"
Blade Length: 29"
Handle Length: 13"
Weight: 2lb 11oz
Thickness at Guard: 5/16"
Thickness at Tip: 3/16"
Sori: 7/8"
Blade Steel: 5160

Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.

 

Comes with original box, papers, sheath, and bag. Has some light scratches,otherwise excellent condition. 

Product Details

Blade Length 29

Overall Length 43

Weight (oz) 50

Source Previously owned

Additional Specs

Knife Type Has Sheath, Hidden Tang

Blade Material 5160

Blade Details Spear Point, Upswept/Trailing

Handle Material Leather & Skins, Metallic, Tusk & Tooth, Wrapped

About the Maker

Chen, Paul

The Paul Chen / Hanwei Forge produce some of the finest quality reproduction swords and accessories.

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Hanwei

Hanwei Forge / Paul Chen produces fine quality reproduction swords and accessories.

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