Samurai Sword Clay Tempered Katana Model #1

Ronin Katana RK entry level samurai sword model #1

The sword is the soul of the Samurai. In Japanese the word for sword is katana. A Ronin is a masterless Samurai, and thus Ronin Katana means sword of the masterless samurai. A wandering hero, and mercenary, ready to serve a lord, or himself, for the right price.

The Ronin Katana RK entry level line was first introduced in 2014 and has grown to over 30 models. The blades are differentially hardened 1045 steel and make excellent backyard cutters for water bottles, pool noodles, milk jugs, fruit, and other light targets. For tatami mats or bamboo the dojo pro and dojo elite lines are recommended.

Why 1045 steel? 1045 is a medium carbon steel that is more forgiving of bad cuts. The higher the carbon content, the harder the blade, and the easier it is to chip or break. 1045 is the perfect steel for beginners to make mistakes on and learn to cut with. By differentially hardening the steel, Ronin has produced a blade that is resilient and reliable.

All the katana in the RK entry level line are differentially hardened, sharpened, and ready for cutting right out of the box.

Stats for Ronin Katana RK entry level samurai sword model #1

Steel: Differentially hardened 1045 katana blade

Saya: Lacquered wood

Weight: 2.2 pounds

POB: 3 1/2- 4 inches

Length in saya: 42 inches

Tsuka: 11 inches with real ray skin and double pins

Blade: 28 inches

Habaki to tip: 27 inches

Ito: Cotton

Sageo: Cotton

Tsuba, fuchi, kashira, & menuki: Zinc alloy