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The Raptor Series has been designed for the cutting practitioner who does not necessarily have access to mats but who wishes to practice and perfect his cutting technique. The blades are forged in 5160 high carbon steel and specially heat treated to produce very high resilience and greater tolerance of misdirected cuts than a conventional differentially tempered blade. The edge geometry is configured to facilitate the cutting of both soft and semi-hard materials without chipping, allowing the cutter a wide choice of targets.

Forged in the Kissaki Moro Ha Zukuri style, the blade design of the Moroha Zukuri Katana is based on a Tachi blade believed to have been forged around 800 AD by the smith Amakuni, though many similar blades have been produced in later Japanese history. The style is seen as a link between the old Ken straight swords and the curved Tachi (and later Katana).

The style is unusual in having a back edge on the top half of the blade, with fullers starting where this edge finishes and continuing to the hilt. Hanwei has deliberately left this edge unsharpened for the benefit of Iaido practitioners used to working with more conventional blade styles.

With a blade length of just 26-3/8”, this sword is very quick and is ideal for multiple cuts in light targets.

Paul Chen Hanwei Raptor Katana Moroha Zukuri Features:

Hand forged 5160 Kogarasu Moroha Zukuri style carbon steel blade
Special non-stretch sueded wrap (Tsuka- ito) for firm grip and wear resistance.
Raptor feathers Menuki
Blackened iron Raptor tsuba
Fuchi and kashira feature the Raptor's head
Black textured finish saya
Comes with black sword bag
Specifically heat treated to withstand the rigors of bad cuts
Great sword for beginners or for users that do not have access to cutting mats
Excellent balance and cutting ability
Sword stand not included

Measurements:

Blade: 26 3/8"
Tsuka: 11 1/8"
Overall: 38 3/4"
Weight: 2 Lbs 7 Oz

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Good Light Katana

Alphonso James (Balti., MD) 8/30/2010 4:58 PM

First off Jason is one hell of a merchant and knows about swords. Everything I read on line matched up with what he told me. I'm a new bee who is about to take lessons (cart before horse). I know I wanted a good sword that was forgiving and after talking and reading I found the Raptor series. I'm about 5'7" and the chart said 26" to 28" was the best length so I choose the Moroha Zukuri. This sword has tight fittings and a strait blade with great balance. Yes it doesn't have temper line, it is not folded a thousand times, but I did not want to spend a lot on a beater nor would I every use a sword that cost me over 1,000.00. Do some reading and you will see that 5160 steel done right is awesome. I've got to go use mine now so by-by till later. Very, Very Happy, Alphonso