This Maru Renshu Katana features a through hardened 5160 steel blade in the Shinogi Zukuri style with no groove (hi).
Hanwei's Renshu Series of samurai swords combines robust 5160 spring steel through-hardened blades with the economical handle fittings of the Practical Series. This combination makes an affordable sword that will hold up well to cutting practice without the fear of harming an expensive sword.
Made by Hanwei.
The video shows just a small amount of the bamboo I cut with this sword,and the video is still over 20 minutes long. -- John Walter
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Key Features:
Overall: 41 3/4"Blade Length: 28 1/4"Handle Length: 12 1/2"Weight: 2lb 5ozPoint of Balance: 5 3/4"Thickness at Guard: .27"Thickness at Tip: .16"Sori: 7/8"Blade Steel: 5160 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.