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Key Features:



Forge-Folded High Carbon Steel Blade

Black Matte Striped Saya

Exceptional Balance



Specifications:



Overall length:  39 1/2"

Blade length:  28"

Handle length:   10 1/2"

Weight:  2lb

Point of Balance:  5"

Width at Guard:  1.22"

Width at Tip:  .80"

Thickness at Guard:  .26"

Thickness at Tip:  .19"

Sori:  3/4"





The Meijin Katana is an amazing testament to quality. The blade is forged-folded T10 high-carbon steel with grooves (bo-hi) on both sides of the blade, which makes for a lighter blade and audible feedback on the cutting stroke. The blade is differentially hardened using a traditional claying method and has a beautiful grain pattern (hada) with visible layers. The Meijin has a very sharp edge and is capable of light target cutting. The tsuka is wrapped in genuine ray skin (same) and the tsuka-ito is premium black Japanese cotton. The black iron square tsuba, fuchi, and kashira are finished in a "turbulent ocean" motif. The habaki is a one-piece brass construction. The saya is finished in a beautiful black matte/gloss striped finish extending the length of the scabbard and the sageo is black cotton. The Meijin Katana represents the pinnacle of production quality for Shinken.



Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.