Swords >> Elite Cutting Swords

By customer demand, the Practical Pro Elite Katana has an extended tsuka compared to the rest of the Elite Series. The blade is forged in high-carbon steel and is differentially tempered using a traditional claying method. The Practical Pro Elite has a fine polish compared to others in the practical series. The rayskin-covered tsuka is wrapped with cotton for durability and is double-pegged for safety. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black Japanese cotton sageo. The fittings are finished in antiqued black iron. The katana features a round Kuruma tsuba, which represents the “Wheel of Dharma,” symbolizing the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold Path.
Blade length: 73.5cm (29”), Handle length: 35.5cm (14”), Overall length: 112cm (44”), Weight: 1.26kg (2lb 13oz)

The Shinto XL Light features a hand-forged 1065 high-carbon steel katana blade (now featuring the geometry of the Performance Series) and is differentially tempered using the traditional claying method. The Shinto XL Light is mounted in black and the tsuka-ito is made of premium black Japanese cotton. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo. A finely rendered dragon, detailed in gold, with true front-and-back detail, forms the black iron tsuba. The fittings are superbly antiqued adding to the aesthetics of the set. The Shinto XL Light is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.

Competitive Cutting / Lighter Weight: The XL Light blades feature deeply cut grooves (bo-hi) to reduce the weight of the blade while retaining most of it’s strength and cutting ability. This weight reduction makes for a quicker sword, well adapted for multiple cuts in lighter targets.
Blade length: 71cm (28”), Handle length: 28cm (11”), Overall length: 101.5cm (40”), Weight: 1.15kg (2lb 9oz)

The Tori katana combines truly elegant furniture and a powder-steel folded blade with the functionality of our Performance Series. The Tori features a ”Flying Crane” themed Tsuba and Fuchi/Kashira while the Menuki are Kabuto or Japanese helmets. The high quality brown leather Tsuka-ito is wrapped over black Same. The Saya is wrapped at the mouth with black-lacquered rattan and then finished in a textured brown. The Tori XL Light is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.

Competitive Cutting / Lighter Weight: The XL Light blades feature deeply cut grooves (bo-hi) to reduce the weight of the blade while retaining most of it’s strength and cutting ability. This weight reduction makes for a quicker sword, well adapted for multiple cuts in lighter targets.
Specifications: Blade length: 72.4cm (28 ½”), Handle length: 28cm (11”), Overall length: 103cm (40 ½”), Weight: 1.15kg (2lb 9oz).