The Practical Pro Elite Katana has an extended tsuka and a thicker and longer (29”) Performance Series blade with a finer polish when compared to others in the Practical series. The blade is forged in high-carbon steel and differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. The rayskin-covered tsuka is wrapped with cotton ito and is double-pegged for safety. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black Japanese cotton sageo. The fittings (koshirae) are finished in antiqued black iron. The katana feature a round Kuruma tsuba, which represents the “Wheel of Dharma,” symbolizing the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold Path.
1065 High-Carbon Blade
Fine Polish
Quality fittings
Overall length: 44”
Blade length: 29”
Handle length: 14”
Weight: 2lb 13oz
Point of Balance: 4"
Width at Guard: 1.40"
Width at Tip: 1.05"
Thickness at Guard: .30"
Thickness at Tip: .20"
Sori: 3/4"
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.