Product Description
RyuJin Shinogi zukuri katana
The Ryu Jin brand of Japanese sword is the perfect choice for advanced students of the Japanese swordsmanship and suitable for the Iaito practioner (sword drawing techniques) or Tamashigiri (cutting).
This classic Shinogi Zukuri style, the most common shape of the Japanese sword that is seen today first appears during the mid-Kamakura. These blades are somewhat shorter than those of earlier times, with less taper, less sori and chu-kissaki (medium size points).
The sword mounting finished in a higo style theme with a tapered handle and rounded kashira. The Higo style kashira has found a popular audience with today's Iaido practitioner’s because of its elegant style and its comfortable practicality. The wrapping is done in hineri maki style of synthetic silk over brass menuki. That in combination with the 1045 steel tsuba and steel higo fuchi and kashira assures that you will get the best of both appearance and functionality. The 1095 Carbon Steel blade is very solid and holds a cutting edge well. The hamon pattern is done in the same process as the traditional Shinsakuto of Japan, the blades are clayed to protect the edge and mune (spine) then quenched in water to temper the sword.
Specifications
Sword type: Katana Shinken
Steel tempering: Differential clay hardened (water)
Steel type: T10 (1095)
Polish: Revere hadori
Hamon: Gunome/Midare
Blade geometry: Shinogi Zukuri
Bo-hi: Yes
Bo-hi type: Single
Tsuba: Steel 1045
Fuchi / kashira: Steel Higo antique patina
Menuki: Brass
Seppa: Copper or brass
Habaki: Copper or brass
Mekugi (bamboo safety pin): 2x
Tsuka-ito: Rayon silk
Sageo (cord around sheath): Rayon silk
Samegawa (Ray skin): White
Koiguchi / koijiri: Buffalo horn
Nagasa length: 27” up to 33”
Tsuka length: 11” up to 14”
Weight (without saya): Depend on length of blade
Saya type: Choice of
