Ronin Elite Laminated Ko-Katana #19

Blade lamination: Soshu Kitae seven panel steel

Steel: 1095/1060/1045

Tempering: Differentially hardened (clayed) and water quenched      

Rockwell Hardness: 62 edge / 40 spine

Fittings: Traditionally themed tsuba fuchi, kashira, and menuki

Kurikata, Koiguch, Kojirii: Polished buffalo horn                                

Polish: Japanese finger stone polish.

Blade length: 24 inches

Habaki to tip: 23 inches

Overall length in saya: 37 inches                                            

Tang: Full tang with Ronin kanji.                                  

Grip: 11¼ inches                           

Wrap: Silk ito over genuine ray skin.                                                   

Saya: Synthetic silk sageo, buffalo horn inserts.

Ability level: Advanced dojo use (bamboo, tatami mats, etc)