Ronin Katana – Hand and a Half Bastard Sword #15
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1075 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 41 1/8"
- Weight
- 2 lbs 13 oz
- Brand
- Ronin Katana
- Era
- Medieval
Overview
Ronin Katana - Hand and a Half Bastard Sword #15
This late Medieval bastard sword from Ronin Katana has a tempered and sharp blade forged from 1075 high carbon steel with hollow ground blade geometry. The stiff blade will cut and thrust with authority and decisiveness. The guard and pommel are crafted from stainless steel and the grip is wood which is tightly bound in leather. The blade is mounted into the hilt with a peen over the pommel for a tough and lasting construction. The sword is paired with a wood-core scabbard which is overlaid in faux leather and fitted with stainless steel chape and locket. A simple sword belt and frog of faux leather is included.
Please Note: The sword scabbard with its buckles is arranged for wearing on the right hip for a left hand draw.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Ronin Katana
- Era
- Medieval
- Pommel
- Peened
- Overall Length
- 41 1/8"
- Blade Length
- 31 13/16"
- Blade
- 1075 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lbs 13 oz
- Edge
- Very Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 3 1/2"
- Thickness
- 6.5 mm - 3.4 mm
- Width
- 46.6 mm
- Grip Length
- 7 1/8"
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What steel is the blade and how is it constructed? Common Question
The blade is tempered 1075 high carbon steel with a hollow-ground geometry and is hilted with a peen over the pommel.
Q How does it handle and where is the balance point? Common Question
It is a stiff cutting-and-thrusting bastard sword with a point of balance about 3.5 inches from the guard, giving a responsive hand-and-a-half feel.
Q Is it sharp and suitable for cutting practice? Common Question
Yes. It ships very sharp and is classed as battle ready; suitable for backyard cutting of light targets with proper safety and technique.
Q What are the hilt materials? Common Question
The guard and pommel are stainless steel. The grip is wood tightly bound in leather wrap, and the tang is peened.
Q What comes with the sword? Common Question
A wood-core scabbard overlaid in faux leather with stainless chape and locket, plus a simple faux-leather belt and frog arranged for left-hand draw (right-hip carry).
Q Where is it made? Common Question
China.
Q Can I use it for reenactment combat? Common Question
It is sharp and not suitable for sparring or stage combat. Use only for cutting practice or display; for reenactment, choose a blunted version.
Q How should I maintain the blade? Common Question
Keep the carbon-steel blade clean and lightly oiled after handling; avoid storing long-term in the faux-leather scabbard to prevent moisture retention.
Q What are the key dimensions and weight? Common Question
Overall length approx. 41 1/8 in; blade 31 13/16 in; grip 7 1/8 in; weight about 2 lb 13 oz; blade width 46.6 mm; distal taper 6.5 mm to 3.4 mm.
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Ronin Katana Hand and a Half Bastard Sword | Kult of Athena Review
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.
Often paired together
So is the sword overall length 45 inches or 41 inches? the ronin site says 45?
A good sword for the price. Fun to take into the backyard and cut simple targets like water bottles. The grip, being a simple cord wrap over the core, is a huge improvement over Ronin Katana’s usual misshapen grips with squishy leather, even if it could still be improved a bit more. Reasonably sharp out of the box. Overall good value for the money.
My full review is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6NbdrKJEX9o
Sword was awesome customer service was even better sword had a little glue on the blade nothing that won’t come off and blade was perfectly straight nice and snug hilt cross guard felt good to hold in the hand no rust the peen mark was there but bleded into the pommel real nice work and kult of Athena lived up to there reputation yet again already checking out my next order recommended this sword and company to anybody they are considered number one for a reason!
Haven’t seen how much punishment this sword can take but I have swung it around it has very good balance nice sharp factory edge this thing is a work of art in the budget range of blades I was cleaning it and cut my hand and didn’t even notice it until I looked down and I’ve never been so happy to cut myself before well made sword and 5 starts to kult of Athena for keeping it rust free and in great shape
OMG! I love this sword, everything about it is fantastic. The weight the blade the taper and grip are excellent for the price you pay. In addition Im 5’6 this weapon was made for me, a true bastard sword not too big not too small.