ONIYURI Shinobi Katana
Blade 9260 Silicon Alloy Carbon Spring Steel. Overall Length (+ Saya) 44.5" Treatment Full Hand Forged, Through Tempered, Oil Quenched, Hand Polished Finish Tameshigiri Polish Blade Dimension 23" Length, 0.3" Width, 1.25" Height Sori (Curvature) 0.5" Weight 2 lbs 8 oz (with fuller), 2 lbs 12 oz (without fuller) Tsuba/Fuchi/Kashira Antiqued Brass Kanbai Tsuba Set Balance Point 2.5" above tsuba (with fuller), 3" above tsuba (without fuller) Tsuka/Ho 14" Wood Tsuka Ito Black Cotton Mekugi 2 X Wood (Double Pinned) Same Real Ray Skin Panel Wrap Saya 30.5" Black Glossy Lacquered Medium Hardwood
The "Oniyuri" (Tiger Lily) katana is a custom made 9260 spring steel blade specialized for practice by specific ryu-ha of the Bujinkan Federation. The blade body is a 9260 silicon alloy carbon spring steel. Blade is a unique 23" and handle is an even rarer 14" in length. It is a shinobi (ninja) sword with the appearance of a katana. The forms of this blade follows the functions that it serves. For more information, click on the image to see/read more about it.
(The no-fuller version blade has a more forward center of gravity heavier weight. This type of blades have more lateral strength and are easier for tameshigiri from the weight and the reduced drag. Whereas the variant with fuller is better for kata practice, the no-fuller variant is better for cutting practices.)Purchase
With Bo-hi $269.00 FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE UNITED STATES ONLY
Without Bo-hi $269.00 FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE UNITED STATES ONLY