Hanwei - Raptor Katana Shinogi Zukuri

Raptor Katana, Shinogi Zukuri

In the world of Japanese Katanas, the Shinogi-Zukuri blade shape has become the most common, combining speed with sharpness, as seen in the Raptor Katana Shinogi-Zukuri offered here. These Shinogi-Zukuri blades feature a pronounced ridge line at the tip (Yokote), with the first examples appearing towards the end of the Heian period (around. 987 n. Chr.) on

-> The Raptor-Hanwei series:

Under the leadership of swordmaster James Williams, the Raptor was createdBird of prey) - Collection specially designed for those who may not necessarily have access to a training center, but wish to be able to train and perfect their technique in handling blades.

Each blade is forged from 5160 approxrbon steel and undergoes a special heat treatment process that results in a very high
Ensures durability and ensures that it withstands poorly executed strokes much better than a conventional differentially hardened blade

In addition, the structure of the steel used makes excessive blade thickness unnecessary, so that the blades match the weight and handling of the Japanese originals. The cutting geometry is designed so that no burr formation occurs when cutting both soft and semi-hard materials. This enables a wide selection of target materials.

Each katana in the series features its own blade design, rooted in the history of Japanese swordsmithing. Therefore, the selection approxn be made from the range based on both aesthetic and user-oriented criteria.

Construction details for the swords of the Raptor series:

- Blades: 5160 approxrbon steel, forged. Edge hardness of 57 HRC achieved through salt bath hardeningmarquenching)

- Oak (Nakago): Full tang construction, secured with two Mekugi pins

- Forcing (Habaki): Brass

- Handles (Tsuka): Wood core, genuine stingray skin (Same), special non-stretch, roughened handle wrap (Tsuka-ito) for optimal
Grip and wear resistance. Bird of prey feathers as decorative motif (Menuki)

- Hand guards (Tsuba): traditionally blackened iron, bird of prey motif.

- Fittings (Fuchi/Kashira): blackened steel, bird of prey motif

- Sapproxbbard (Saya): Wood, fingerprint-resistant textured finish.

Details for the Raptor Katana Shinogi-Zukuri:

- Developed by James Williams (Hanwei)

- Historiapproxlly accurate blade design, approxrbon steel 5160

- Total length: approx. 102,2 cm

- Blade length: approx. 71,1 cm

- Handle length: approx. 27,9 cm

- Weight: approx. 1162 g

- Manufacturer number: SH2414

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In the world of Japanese Katanas, the Shinogi-Zukuri blade shape has become the most common, combining speed with sharpness, as seen in the Raptor Katana Shinogi-Zukuri offered here. These Shinogi-Zukuri blades feature a pronounced ridge line at the tip (Yokote), with the first examples appearing towards the end of the Heian period (around. 987 n. Chr.) on

The Raptor-Hanwei series:

Under the leadership of swordmaster James Williams, the Raptor was createdBird of prey) - Collection specially designed for those who may not necessarily have access to a training center, but wish to be able to train and perfect their blade handling technique 

Each blade is forged from 5160 approxrbon steel and undergoes a special heat treatment that ensures very high durability, making it much more resistant to poorly executed strikes than a conventional differentially hardened blade

In addition, the structure of the steel used makes excessive blade thickness unnecessary, so that the blades match the weight and handling of the Japanese originals. The cutting geometry is designed so that no burr formation occurs when cutting both soft and semi-hard materials. This enables a wide selection of target materials.

Each katana in the series features its own blade design, rooted in the history of Japanese swordsmithing. Therefore, the selection approxn be made from the range based on both aesthetic and user-oriented criteria 

Construction details for the swords of the Raptor series: 
- Blades: 5160 approxrbon steel, forged. Edge hardness of 57 HRC achieved through salt bath hardeningmarquenching)
- Oak (Nakago): Full tang construction, secured with two Mekugi pins
- Forcing (Habaki): Brass
 - Handles (Tsuka): Wood core, genuine stingray skin (Same), special stretch-resistant, roughened handle wrapping (Tsuka-ito) for optimal grip and wear resistance. Bird of prey feathers as decorative motif (Menuki)
- Hand guards (Tsuba): traditionally blackened iron, bird of prey motif.
- Fittings (Fuchi/Kashira): blackened steel, bird of prey motif
- Sapproxbbard (Saya): Wood, fingerprint-resistant textured finish. 

Details for the Raptor Katana Shinogi-Zukuri:
- Developed by James Williams (Hanwei)
- Historiapproxlly accurate blade design, approxrbon steel 5160 
- Total length: approx. 102,2 cm 
- Blade length: approx. 71,1 cm
- Handle length: approx. 27,9 cm
- Weight: approx. 1162 g 
- Manufacturer number: SH2414

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The sale of this item is only for persons over 18 years of age. Please enter your date of birth in our order form. Additionally, we need a copy of your ID approxrd, driver's license, or similar. by email, sapproxn, fax, or mail