| The Practical Plus Katana provides a very economical
cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana,
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 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 are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with
dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron "sunburst" design
with a brass habaki. The Practical Plus has been extended to include
all of the Performance Series blades, with three cutting styles and
three iaito lengths. Maintenance kit available seperately (OH1003) |
Iaito: Frequent
Drawing Practice These unedged training blades provide for safe
drawing for the beginning practitioner of the 450 year old art
of Iaido. Forged from stainless steel the tempered blades are
not only maintenance-free but more importantly provide the correct
weight and balance needed for the rigors of repetitive drawing
and sword motion practice. Each blade has a deeply cut groove
(bo-hi) to provide audible feedback when swung properly. |
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Practical Plus Iaito
Overall Length: 38 1/2"-40 1/2 "
Blade Length: 27",28",29"
Weight: 1 lb 13 oz - 1 lb 15 oz.
MSRP: $299.00
SH6001 - Performance Series - Practical Plus
Iaito for $269.99:
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Frequent Cutting / Advanced Drawing
Practice
The Katana Blades embody the classical design elements of the most
prolific sword design in history. With their strong Shinogi Zukuri
shape that accentuates the differential heat treatment, these blades
are traditionally proportioned to appeal to the collector but they
will also perform well in general cutting of hard or soft targets. |
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Practical Plus Elite Katana
Katana Overall Length: 40"
Katana Blade Length: 28"
Katana Weight: 2 lbs 7 oz.
MSRP: $419.00
SH6001KPE - Practical Plus Elite Katana for
$377.99:
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| XL: Heavy Competitive
Cutting Designed strictly for competitive cutting, our XL Katana
blades incorporate the geometry, strength, weight and profile needed
for successful cuts on substantial targets. Featuring differential
heat treatment and a narrow edge angle, these wide blades will
reward good technique with clean cuts and excellent durability. |
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Practical Plus XL
Overall Length: 40 1/2"
Blade Length: 28 1/2"
Weight: 2 lbs 11 oz
MSRP: $439.00
SH6001XPF - Performance Series - Practical Plus XL for $395.99:
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| XL Light: Competitive
Cutting / Light Weight The XL Light blades feature the same geometry
as those of the XL but incorporate deeply cut grooves (bo-hi) to
reduce the weight of the blade while retaining most of it's strength
and cutting ability. This weight reduction makes for a quicker
sword, well adapted for multiple cuts in lighter targets. |
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Practical Plus XL Light
Overall Length: 40 1/2"
Blade Length: 28 1/2"
Weight: 2 lbs 9 oz
MSRP: $449.00
SH6001LPF - Performance Series - Practical Plus XL Light for
$404.99:
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