Raptor Katana, Unokubi Zukuri

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Raptor katana, unokubi zukuri

The nagamaki, a powerful long-handled sword that was widely used in Japan from the 12th to the 14th century, served as the model for the design of the raptor sword katana unokubi-zukuri (literally "cormorant's neck "), also called nagamaki naoshi. As special features, the unokubi-zukuri katana has a distinctly acute-angled shinogi-ji and a kissaki with a diamond-shaped cross-section, and combines balance with high cutting ability.

The Hanwei Raptor :

Under the leadership of sword master James Williams, the Raptor Collection was developed specifically for those who do not necessarily have access to a training center, but wish to be able to train and perfect their technique in handling blades.

Each blade is forged from 5160 carbon steel and undergoes a special heat treatment that guarantees extremely high strength and to this end ensures that it can withstand careless blows much better than a conventional 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.

Each katana in the series has its own unique blade design that has its origins in the history of Japanese swordsmanship. 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 unokubi-zukuri:
- Developed by James Williams (Hanwei)
- Historically accurate blade design, 5160 carbon steel
- Total length: approx. 110.5cm
- Blade length: approx. 72.4 cm
- Handle length: approx. 33cm
- Weight: approx. - manufacturer no.: sh2415

Specifications may vary slightly from item to item.
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