Ronin Katana – Hanzo Steel – Clay Tempered Black Bat Themed Katana Model #5
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$275.00
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1060 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 40 1/4"
- Weight
- 2 lbs 5 oz
- Brand
- Ronin Katana
- Culture
- Japanese
Overview
Ronin Katana - Hanzo Steel - Clay Tempered Black Bat Themed Katana Model #5
This Hanzo Steel sword with all-black tactical styling is from Ronin Katana and it features the bat; silent, agile and most supreme of night hunters. The all-black titanium-coated blade was differentially-tempered in the traditional manner with clay to produce a hardened edge of dull-resistant steel and a shock-absorbing core for durability and resilience. A close inspection of the blade reveals the wave-like hamon that denotes the hardened edge of the katana.
The bat Tsuba is crafted from blackened iron and the fuchi and kashira are blackened metal. The wooden grip has panels of blackened genuine rayskin which is bound in black cotton ito cord. The sword is paired with a black lacquered wooden saya scabbard which is finished with a black cotton sageo cord. Included is a cloth sword bag.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Ronin Katana
- Culture
- Japanese
- Pommel
- N/A
- Overall Length
- 40 1/4"
- Blade Length
- 28 5/8"
- Blade
- 1060 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lbs 5 oz
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 5"
- Thickness
- 7.2 mm - 4.8 mm
- Width
- 31.8 mm
- Grip Length
- 10 1/2"
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What steel and heat treatment does the blade have? Common Question
1060 high carbon steel with traditional clay differential tempering showing a visible hamon.
Q Is the sword sharpened and suitable for cutting practice? Common Question
Yes, it comes sharp and is listed as battle ready for light to medium cutting practice by experienced users.
Q How does it handle and where is the balance point? Common Question
The katana has a point of balance about 5 inches from the guard, giving a forward-biased but controllable feel.
Q What are the guard and fittings made of? Common Question
The tsuba is blackened iron with a bat motif; the fuchi and kashira are blackened metal with brass seppa and habaki.
Q What are the grip materials? Common Question
Wood core with panels of genuine rayskin (samegawa) wrapped in black cotton ito.
Q What scabbard is included? Common Question
A black lacquered wooden saya with black cotton sageo, plus a cloth sword bag.
Q Where is it made and by whom? Common Question
Manufactured by Ronin Katana in China.
Q What are the key dimensions and weight? Common Question
Overall length 40 1/4 in; blade length 28 5/8 in; grip 10 1/2 in; width 31.8 mm; thickness 7.2–4.8 mm; weight 2 lb 5 oz.
Q Does the blade have a coating or finish? Common Question
Yes, it features an all‑black tactical aesthetic with a titanium-coated blade.
Q How should I care for the blade and scabbard? Common Question
Keep the carbon steel blade lightly oiled, wipe clean after handling, and avoid moisture; keep the lacquered saya dry and free of grit to prevent scuffing.
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Kult of Athena Ronin Katana Hanzo Steel Black Bat 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.
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It’s good. My biggest complaint is the lack of quality control with the saya; it feels rushed. The katana doesn’t fit snugly into the saya (sheath); it just slides out like there’s nothing holding it in there. Also, there is a white dust that keeps covering my blade every time I pull it out of the katana. I’m hoping it goes away after a while because it’s going to stink showing this to people, and their first sight of it is going to be covered in white powder from inside the saya.
Now here are the good parts: it cuts extremely well. I was able to cut cleanly through 3 plastic bottles, one of which didn’t even fall over. I don’t have anything to base this off of as this is my first katana, but I would rate the blade itself as being extremely well made. The handle is very pleasing to the eye and feels good to hold. It has a good weight to it and can definitely cause some damage. Overall, it’s a good sword, but for being just under the $300 price point (over $300 after shipping and tax), I would appreciate some more care in the construction of the blade and its sheath.