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Ronin Katana Dojo-Pro Model 18

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(5 customer reviews)

$236.00$295.00

This Ronin Katana has a sharp, 1060 high carbon steel blade that has been through-hardened. The blade was crafted after the dotanuki style, which emphasized function over aesthetic form. It is characterized by katana blades that are both wide and thick-spined for maximum cutting damage and durability. Its name is a testament to this ability, as dotanuki means sword that cuts through torsos.

The Dotanuki style swords were favored by daimyo Kato Kiyomasa when he invaded Korea – his personal retinue were equipped with such swords and he brought along smiths who specialized in the Dotanuki geometry to keep his army well-outfitted. These sword blades, when compared to more aesthetic katana styles were at the height of their popularity in periods of war, and this popularity predictably faded as Japan left its conflicted feudal past for the more peaceful Edo period.

The fittings of this katana; the tsuba, fuchi and kashira are of black iron. The seppa and habaki are of brass. The wooden grip is wrapped with rayskin and overlaid with tightly twisted green silk tsuka-ito cord. Two brass menuki are woven into the grip. The wooden saya scabbard is coated with black lacquer. Its Kojiri, Koiguchi and Kurigata are of polished buffalo horn. A sageo cord of silk is knotted to the saya. Comes with a black cloth sword bag.

This type of sword is considered a dedicated cutting katana by Ronin Katana and well suited for cutting against traditional targets.

Overall Length39 1/2''
Blade Length28''
Weight2 lb 6.8 oz
EdgeSharp
Width31.8 mm
Thickness7.9 mm - 6.6 mm
PommelN/A
P.O.B.5 1/4''
Grip Length10 1/4''
Blade [1060 High Carbon Steel]
TypeKatana
ClassBattle Ready
CultureJapanese
ManufacturerRonin Katana
Country of OriginChina

5 reviews for Ronin Katana Dojo-Pro Model 18

  1. Mike

    Impressive for the price. I have experience only with Hanwei and Dynasty Forge models. The Dojo Pro I received is much better in fit , finish, and aesthetics than an entry-level cutter from Hanwei like the Practical Plus. For the price, I was really impressed. It far exceeds my expectations. Although I like many of the Hanwei models, the lower-priced models have that square axe-handle feel to the Tsuka. The Dojo Pro Tsuka is nicely tapered and it is easier to maintain a good grip. Fit and finish is excellent. There are no issues with alignment. The blade isn’t the lightest out there but the balance is not cumbersome and the ergonomic taper to the Tsuka makes it easy to manage. I really have nothing negative to say.

  2. Ryan

    Awesome The blade came sharp and straight. I roll up a 4′ X 4′ X 3/32 thick sheet of vinyl with cheap 1″ wood dowel instead of tatami mat with bamboo and it goes right through like a hot knife through butter. If it were to break or get stolen I would diffidently buy another.

  3. Austin (verified owner)

    Love the sword. The blade is clean and appears to be sharp, haven’t had a chance to cut yet but I think it will do the job. The only issues I had were the the saya had a small crack at the top, and the Habaki had minor scuffs on one side but on the other it had this dark mark that looks like it had a flame held to it, I tried to clean but no luck. One mekugi looks clean but the other looked a little rough and the wrap under the ito around it was a kinda tore up but it’s not that bad. Also it wasn’t all the way in. But other than those minor issues it’s a good sword. Would’ve been 5 stars. Would recommend this sword for the price.

  4. johnny556 (verified owner)

    Bought as a blem, got a blem. Good enough for a cutting practice blade. Cuts are powerful yet nearly effortless to execute. Spine is nice and thick all the way to the tip taper, this is a heavy cutting sword after all, but this leads to greater strength in the blade and also the body. I really dig the brown buffalo horn fittings on the saya, thats something thats new to me. Ito could definitely have been wrapped a little tighter, but the ray skin should hold it in place, but the menuki do move around if intentionally manipulated. Overall an impressive weapon with its own simple beauty if you dont nitpick the finish. Ito is a dark green color. Not quite in the teal spectrum.

    However the saya has an odd chalky, sticky white substance inside that rubs off on the blade and there is a lot of rattle, hence the 4 stars.

  5. brad (verified owner)

    A Decent budget cutter. With modern steels its simply not
    necessary for the homon line clay tempered up cost. these
    through harden blades are tougher and more practical.
    I wouldn’t pay more than 295 for it, …. and its for cutting practice. A very well made cutting tool. I think you’ll be ok
    and you may even want to consider a scratch N dent?
    If you look real close for awhile
    you will eventually see imperfections but so what,… its
    a tougher tool and has a simplistic appeal to it.

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