Ronin Katana Model 12
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Price range: $111.25 through $139.00
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Overall Length
- 40 1/4''
- Weight
- 2 lb 5.1 oz
- Brand
- Ronin Katana
- Culture
- Japanese
Overview
Ronin Katana Model 12
The Ronin Katana #12 has a sharp, 1045 high carbon steel blade that has been differentially tempered, leaving a visible, wave-like hamon of harder edge steel. The tsuba, fuchi and kashira grip fittings are of a zinc alloy. The habaki and seppa are of brass. The wooden tsuka grip is wrapped with rayskin and overlaid with knotted black cotton Ito cord. A pair of menuki of zinc alloy have been fitted beneath the Ito grip wrap.
The Saya scabbard of wood is coated with a deep red lacquer and fitted with a black cotton Sageo cord. Comes with a black cloth sword bag.
This type of sword is considered an entry-level cutter by Ronin Katana. Ronin advises that they are safe to use against single soaked tatami mats, as well as water bottles and similar targets. Ronin discourages their use against hard targets, as well as thick, hard plastic jugs
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Ronin Katana
- Culture
- Japanese
- Pommel
- N/A
- Overall Length
- 40 1/4''
- Blade Length
- 28 5/8''
- Weight
- 2 lb 5.1 oz
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 5 1/2''
- Thickness
- 7.3 mm - 4.3 mm
- Width
- 31.7 mm
- Grip Length
- 11 1/4''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
- Type
- Katana
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What steel and temper does the blade use? Common Question
1045 high carbon steel with a differential temper showing a visible hamon.
Q How does it handle and where is the balance point? Common Question
It has a point of balance around 5 1/2 inches from the guard, giving a responsive, forward-biased feel typical of entry-level cutters.
Q Is it suitable for cutting practice? Common Question
Yes—Ronin Katana classifies it as an entry-level cutter for single soaked tatami mats, water bottles, and similar soft targets; avoid hard targets or thick plastic.
Q Is the edge sharpened from the factory? Common Question
The edge comes sharp.
Q What are the guard and hilt fittings made of? Common Question
Tsuba, fuchi, and kashira are zinc alloy; habaki and seppa are brass; the wooden tsuka is rayskin-covered and wrapped in black cotton ito with zinc-alloy menuki.
Q What is included with the sword? Common Question
A deep red lacquered wooden saya with black cotton sageo and a black cloth sword bag.
Q What are the key dimensions and weight? Common Question
Overall length 40 1/4 inches; blade length 28 5/8 inches; grip 11 1/4 inches; weight 2 lb 5.1 oz; blade width 31.7 mm; thickness tapers from 7.3 mm to 4.3 mm.
Q Where is it made and by whom? Common Question
Manufactured by Ronin Katana in China.
Q How should I maintain this katana? Common Question
Keep the blade clean and lightly oiled, avoid cutting hard targets, and periodically check the ito wrap and fittings for tightness.
Q What is the scabbard finish and color? Common Question
A deep red lacquered wood saya with black cotton sageo.
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The Maker
Ronin Katana
Ronin Katana offers the largest selection of Samurai swords. After traveling to Longquan city, founder Chris Scoggin dedicated years to crafting a line of revolutionary Japanese and European swords.
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