Practical plus Elite Katana

The Practical Plus Elite Katana provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Performance Katana # 11343, but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially tempered (HRC60 edge, HRC40 back) and the hamon is prominent. The Practical Plus Elite features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven cotton wrap (Tsuka-Ito). The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus Elite are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron "sunburst" design with a brass habaki. Maintenance kit available seperately # 6041.

Elite Series: Incorporating a blend of the features of the Katanas in our popular Classic Series and those in our new Performance Series, the swords in our Elite Series embody a careful blend of form and function. As in the Classic Series, the swords have an upgraded standard of blade polish and other refinements in detail while changes in blade design have been introduced to enhance cutting performance.

Key Features
Economical Cutter
Traditional Construction
Quality fittings

Measurements:

Blade length: 28 ½"
Handle length: 11 ½"
Overall length: 40 ½"
Weight: 2lb 7oz
Point of Balance: 5 1/2"
Width at Guard: 1.39"
Width at Tip: 1.03"
Thickness at Guard: .26"
Thickness at Tip: .16"
Sori: 3/4"