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Katana, Sparring Steel, Strong Flex

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Product Code: VB.Katana
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Steel Katana Version 2

Made of This Katana is based on our wildly popular synthetic longsword series.

No saya at this time. We are considering it based on sales.

See Sizing tab for more information.

  • Fullers along the blade.
  • End cap with a wrapped grip
  • Cord wrapped grip.
Overall Length: 42" (1066mm)
Weight: 2.5 lbs (xxxg)
Tsuba Size: 3.25" x 3.75" oval
Tsuka (Handle) Length: 12" (305mm)
Blade Length: 29-3/4" (756mm)
Point of Balance: x.0" (xxmm) from grip
Flex Test Bend 6" on Scale: 36lbs (16.36 kg) (strong)
SCA Flex Text w/6 oz: 1/2"
Steel: 5160 Spring Steel

Reviews

Average Rating:
( 9 )
Jeremiah M from South Bend, IN
June 11, 2023
Excellent!! (SB JKI)
Bought a pair of these in May of 2022 for our sword club and we have been using them just about every other weekend since then. Highly durable, well built and will stand up to heavy sparring. Just need a saya to be perfect!
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Ed S from Chicago, IL United States
May 15, 2023
Katana handles well with increased flexibility
This version of their katana is heads above the previous version which I also own. It is definitely more flexible making it safer for training and light sparring. It handles very well and generates "sword wind" easily. It looks and sounds great.
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Taryk from Boston, MA
June 28, 2022
Slightly Dangerous, Great Historical Weapon
A couple of us from Boston have been playing with these for light drilling. I would, however, recommend that you opt for the new higher-flex version that's being developed if you're looking to do full contact sparring with anyone. There's hardly any flex in the blade, which ends up being pretty dangerous given the weight of the blade - both in the cut and thrust. We've had a couple of incidents wi
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Josh Vargas (Kurosawa Hayao - Midrealm) from Midlands
October 20, 2022
SCA C&T
Passes in Midrealm. And oh boy is it a blast to use.
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Robert P. from Tucson, AZ United States
October 22, 2022
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Fixed Issues
Reply: This was a bad apple. We have fixed up the pommel issue in this batch. The one sword was replaced. These are hand made by a craftsman and things can happen.. ..A member of my household bought this to use at our HEMA club. We had high ho
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