Raptor Katana, Shobu Zukuri

Discover Raptor Katana, Shobu Zukuri

Raptor katana, shobu zukuri

The blade of the Raptor katana shobu-zukuri ( iris blade ) is characterized by its elegance and impressive cutting ability. This type of blade, which does not have a yokote (ridge line at the tip), became widespread during the Namboku-cho period (1336-1392) and continued to be popular in the Muromachi period.

Hanwei Raptor Series :

Under the leadership of sword master James Williams, the Raptor ( Bird of Prey ) was created - a collection designed specifically for those who do not necessarily have access to a training center, but want to be able to train and hone their technique in swordsmanship.
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Each blade is forged from 5160 carbon steel and undergoes a special heat treatment which guarantees very high durability and ensures that it can withstand heavy blows much better than a traditional differentially hardened blade. In addition, the structure of the steel used eliminates the need for excessive thickness of the blades, making the blades equal to the Japanese originals in weight and handling. The cutting geometry is designed so that no burrs are formed when cutting both soft and semi-hard materials. This allows for a large selection of target materials.
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Each katana in the series has its own unique blade design that has its origins in the history of Japanese sword forging. This means you can choose from the range based on both aesthetic criteria and handling.

Construction details of the raptor series swords:
- Blades: 5160 carbon steel, forged. Edge hardness of 57 hrc achieved by hot bath hardening ( marquenching ).
- Alder (nakago): full tang construction, held together with two mekugis.
- Clamps (habaki): brass< br>- Handles (tsuka): wooden core, real ray skin (same), special rough, stretch-free handle wrap (tsuka-ito) for optimal grip and wear resistance. bird of prey feathers as a decorative motif (menuki).
- Stitch blades (tsuba): traditional blackened iron, bird of prey motif.
- Hardware (fuchi/kashira): blackened steel, bird of prey motif.
- Covers (saya): wood, anti-fingerprint paint with structure.

Details for the raptor katana shobu-zukuri:
- Developed by James Williams (Hanwei)
- Historically accurate blade design, 5160 carbon steel
- Total length: approx. 109.2 cm.
- Blade length: approx. 73.7 cm
- Handle length: approx.
- Weight: approx. 1219 g
- Manufacturer No.: sh2417

Specifications may vary slightly from one specimen to another.

Please note:
This item is only sold to persons over 18 years of age. Please enter your date of birth on our order form. We also require a copy of your ID, driving licence or similar by email, scan, fax or post.