Scratch and Dent Dojo Pro Katana Model #16 Samurai Sword

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Dojo-Pro Katana Model #16 Samurai Sword

With over 30 models of katana for sale, Ronin's dojo pro line of samurai swords is the largest Japanese sword line in the world. Each unique tsuba is based on an actual antique Japanese katana. The pro line is extensively tested yearly, with testing videos published on you tube having received nearly 5 million views. Ronin has destroyed over $10,000 in swords to help educate the public in what our swords can, and can not do. Ronin strives to produce a safe and reliable workhorse sword that is welcome in dojos around the world. Ronin is a global brand with retailers based in the United States, Europe, and Japan.

Steel: Through hardened 1060 steel samurai sword
Saya: Hand cut and polished buffalo horn Kurikata, Koguchi and Kojiri.
Weight: 2.6 pounds
POB: 4 1/2- 5 inches
Length in saya: 42 inches
Tsuka: 11 inches
Blade: 28 inches
Habaki to tip: 27 inches
Ito: Silk
Sageo: Synthetic silk
Fuchi: Backened iron
Kashira: Blackened iron
Menuki: Brass

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Excellent Scratch & Dent sword with poor attention to detail

Posted by TopHattori Hanzoff on Feb 22nd 2024

I really enjoy this sword, the feel in the hand is wonderful and lively, the blade and koshirae are mostly pristine, and the aesthetic is on point, but it is evident why it was in the S&D sale. I don't much care for the tsuba but that's personal, it is exactly as shown, no complaints. Cosmetic issues range from the mekugi standing proud of the samegawa (and raggedy/misshapen) to inconsistent tightness in the ito and end knot, the menuki are indifferent quality and the sageo, while tied well, looked like somebody stepped on it at the factory, it was cattywampus. There was visible glue around the kurigata, and the saya is full of loose wax bits. None of those are deal breakers, I am well pleased with the sword overall and will happily show it off to friends, but that's the rub. If you want one, buy it- the value is unmistakable, but be prepared to do some fiddle-faddling.