The Practical Special Katana is a subtly modified version of the Practical Katana, which originated from a request resulted in a faster sword at a consistently low price Although the mass of the Katana blade has been only minimally altered and the Tsuba-enlarged sections the difference in handling is very noticeable even with a weight loss of only 85 g. The Practical Katana remains the standard for normal cutting tests, but for those looking to wield their Katana faster "want to pull and use for frequent, quick cuts and want to stay in the budget-friendly range, the Practical" "Special Katana the Answer". From the house of Hanwei. Special Features: - Forged carbon steel blade - Differentially hardened - Fast blade