Old Pine Katana, Blade Length 77.47 cm
Product number:
SJC1671
Product information "Old Pine Katana, Blade Length 77.47 cm"
The Old Pine Katana was originally released using an unfolded, modern high alloy steel with a high tech heat treatment. However, while the prototypes were quite impressive, once it went in to production we found the factory was unable to deliver sufficient numbers in the quality we required. And then a devastating fire at the Hanwei forge forced Hanwei to re-evaluate whether to continue with the new steel. At that point we suspended sales of the Old Pine Katana until we could get some idea as to what we could expect from the factory.
Bugei is pleased to announce that they will now be offering the Old Pine Katana again, but this time in the tried and tested powdered steel used in all of the sword lines for the last decade. This steel has been durable, reliable, and the factory was able to produce swords for us at the quality required in the past. So Bugei is now offering the Old Pine for sale again, except now it will be with the steel as used in all our other swords. Please note that until we get in our first shipment the photographs will show the old steel type.
The goal was to make a sword that was without peer in terms of performance but would still have a beautiful and somewhat traditional look. Since the sword is intended to be a strong workhorse that you can rely on day in and day out for years, the sword is mounted in an understated "pine" motif. The pine tree endures year round as it is an evergreen which befits the steel used for this fine and powerful katana that will never let you down. The blackened iron tsuba is a classic design picturing a pine tree and pine needles. The shape was chosen as it allows the swordsman to place the sword on the ground in front of them without worrying about the sword rolling. The fuchi kashira are also blackened iron with pine motifs. The menuki are gold gilded representations of pine cones. The green saya represents the year round green of the evergreen pine and sports understated hand-painted gold needles.
The tsuka is wrapped in brown silk ito with blackened samekawa underneath. The sword has two mekugi and all saya parts are made of fine horn. The blade has light niku but is of moderate weight and dimensions with an extended chu kissaki and moderate sori. It is a very sharp blade that is an aggressive cutter that should handle any conventional cutting practice. It handles relatively lightly in the hands but of course balance will vary according to blade and tsuka length as chosen by the customer. The prototype sword shown in the photographs is approximately 30 inches long with a 14" tsuka.
This sword is available for order now from Bugei Trading Company. As swords arrive from the factory and pass our stringent quality control orders will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Customers have a choice in sword length (nagasa).
We are frequently asked for detailed information on the measurements of our swords. Keep in mind that all of our exclusive swords are hand forged so there is always some variation. During a quality control visit we asked Keith Larman to measure a "typical" Old Pine katana. Here are the measurements for this one sword.
Nagasa: 30"
Kasane (thickness at habaki): 8mm
Sakikasane (thickness at start of point): 5mm
Motohaba (edge to back distance at habaki): 32mm
Sakihaba (edge to back distance at tip): 23mm
Kissaki Length: 34mm
Deep Sori: 1.1" or 28mm
Tsuka: 35.56 cm
Blade: 77.47 cm
Weight: approx. 1.3 kg
Steel: Swedish Powdered Steel
Folded Steel: no
Bugei is pleased to announce that they will now be offering the Old Pine Katana again, but this time in the tried and tested powdered steel used in all of the sword lines for the last decade. This steel has been durable, reliable, and the factory was able to produce swords for us at the quality required in the past. So Bugei is now offering the Old Pine for sale again, except now it will be with the steel as used in all our other swords. Please note that until we get in our first shipment the photographs will show the old steel type.
The goal was to make a sword that was without peer in terms of performance but would still have a beautiful and somewhat traditional look. Since the sword is intended to be a strong workhorse that you can rely on day in and day out for years, the sword is mounted in an understated "pine" motif. The pine tree endures year round as it is an evergreen which befits the steel used for this fine and powerful katana that will never let you down. The blackened iron tsuba is a classic design picturing a pine tree and pine needles. The shape was chosen as it allows the swordsman to place the sword on the ground in front of them without worrying about the sword rolling. The fuchi kashira are also blackened iron with pine motifs. The menuki are gold gilded representations of pine cones. The green saya represents the year round green of the evergreen pine and sports understated hand-painted gold needles.
The tsuka is wrapped in brown silk ito with blackened samekawa underneath. The sword has two mekugi and all saya parts are made of fine horn. The blade has light niku but is of moderate weight and dimensions with an extended chu kissaki and moderate sori. It is a very sharp blade that is an aggressive cutter that should handle any conventional cutting practice. It handles relatively lightly in the hands but of course balance will vary according to blade and tsuka length as chosen by the customer. The prototype sword shown in the photographs is approximately 30 inches long with a 14" tsuka.
This sword is available for order now from Bugei Trading Company. As swords arrive from the factory and pass our stringent quality control orders will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Customers have a choice in sword length (nagasa).
We are frequently asked for detailed information on the measurements of our swords. Keep in mind that all of our exclusive swords are hand forged so there is always some variation. During a quality control visit we asked Keith Larman to measure a "typical" Old Pine katana. Here are the measurements for this one sword.
Nagasa: 30"
Kasane (thickness at habaki): 8mm
Sakikasane (thickness at start of point): 5mm
Motohaba (edge to back distance at habaki): 32mm
Sakihaba (edge to back distance at tip): 23mm
Kissaki Length: 34mm
Deep Sori: 1.1" or 28mm
Tsuka: 35.56 cm
Blade: 77.47 cm
Weight: approx. 1.3 kg
Steel: Swedish Powdered Steel
Folded Steel: no
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