Ronin Katana Dojo-Pro Model 21
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Price range: $265.60 through $295.00
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1060 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 39 1/4''
- Weight
- 2 lb 8.6 oz
- Brand
- Ronin Katana
- Culture
- Japanese
Overview
Ronin Katana Dojo-Pro Model 21
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 silk tsuka-ito cord. Two brass menuki are woven into the grip. The wooden saya scabbard is coated with red and black-speckled 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.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Ronin Katana
- Culture
- Japanese
- Pommel
- N/A
- Overall Length
- 39 1/4''
- Blade Length
- 27 5/8''
- Blade
- 1060 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lb 8.6 oz
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 4 7/8''
- Thickness
- 7.1 mm - 5.8 mm
- Width
- 32.2 mm
- Grip Length
- 10 1/4''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
- Type
- Katana
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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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Not sure This is my first katana purchase so I’m not sure what to expect as far as quality for the price. I can say that, other than a loose fuchi and minor flaws on saya, the blade is straight and everything else is tight. The saya is actually a dark burgundy with black specs smooth lacquered rather than flat. I actually like the darker color but picture is quite different. Even shinning my 1000 lumen flashlight on it doesn’t make it look as red as in pics.
No cheap, wall hanging decoration. Very well made, sharp, precise and stout. Ready for any eventuality that would require the service of such a tool.
This is a very nice blade for the price. This is my second Katana from Ronin. There are some relatively minor fit and finish issues, but that is to be expected with swords in this price range. Overall I am very happy with the purchase. The blade is straight, sharp and cuts well. The fittings are tight, no rattling, everything seems nice and solid. The biggest issue I have found is the pins that fix the tsuka to the tang have not been ground flush and stick out quite a way. I did not feel any discomfort when weilding and cutting with it, but if the ito wrap were to move it could become an issue. With all that being said, I believe Ronin Katana is a pretty solid contender at this price point.