Miyamoto Musashi, arguably the most famous swordmaster in Japanese history, fought more than 60 duels before retiring and writing his famous treatise on swordplay, the “Book of Five Rings”. Development of the two-sword style of swordplay, with the Daito (long sword) and Wakizashi being used together, is credited to Musashi. Mounted in black, the Musashi Katana is faithful to the original down to the famous double-ring iron tsubas. The tsuka-ito is in leather over ray skin. The blade is hand-forged in high-carbon steel, with new geometry to enhance cutting ability. Our Katana Blades embody the classical design elements of the most prolific sword design in history. With their strong Shinogi Zukuri shape that accentuates the clay tempered differential heat treatment, these blades are traditionally proportioned to appeal to the collector but they will also perform well in general cutting of hard or soft targets. Edge hardness is HRC60, back hardness HRC40. The grip is double-pegged to the tang for safety. Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit. Features a 1065 high carbon steel blade with quality fittings and traditional construction. The Performance Series allows the user to select the blade that has been designed from the ground up with blade geometry specially adapted to the needs of each Japanese Martial Arts discipline.
Performance Series Specs:

Musashi Katana:
Frequent Cutting/Occasional Drawing Practice
Blade Length: 29”
Handle Length: 11”
Overall Length: 41”
Weight: 2lb 11oz

Musashi XL Katana:
Heavy Competitive Cutting
Blade Length: 28 ½”
Handle Length: 11”
Overall Length: 41”
Weight: 2lb 11oz

Musashi XL Light Katana
Competitive Cutting/Light Weight
Blade Length: 28 ½”
Handle Length: 11”
Overall Length: 41”
Weight: 2lb 9oz