Ronin Katana Model 1
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Price range: $125.50 through $139.00
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- Every blade inspected before shipping
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Overall Length
- 39 7/8''
- Weight
- 2 lb 6.1 oz
- Brand
- Ronin Katana
- Culture
- Japanese
Overview
Ronin Katana Model 1
The Ronin Katana #1 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 blackened 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 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
- 39 7/8''
- Blade Length
- 28 1/4''
- Weight
- 2 lb 6.1 oz
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 5 7/8''
- Thickness
- 7.4 mm - 4.5 mm
- Width
- 31.8 mm
- Grip Length
- 10 1/8''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
- Type
- Katana
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What steel and edge treatment does the blade have? Common Question
It is 1045 high carbon steel with a differential temper showing a wave-like hamon; the edge is shipped sharp.
Q Is this suitable for cutting practice? Common Question
Yes—Ronin Katana classifies it as an entry-level cutter intended for light targets like single soaked tatami mats and water bottles; avoid hard targets and thick plastic.
Q How does it handle and balance? Common Question
It has a point of balance about 5 7/8 inches from the tsuba, giving it a forward feel typical of katanas for decisive cuts.
Q What are the guard and fittings made from? Common Question
The tsuba, fuchi, kashira, and menuki are zinc alloy; the habaki and seppa are brass.
Q What is the grip construction? Common Question
A wooden tsuka with blackened rayskin panels and black cotton ito overwrap, with zinc-alloy menuki beneath the wrap.
Q What type of scabbard does it include? Common Question
A wooden saya finished in red lacquer with a black cotton sageo; a black cloth sword bag is included.
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 approx. 39 7/8 in; blade length 28 1/4 in; grip 10 1/8 in; width 31.8 mm; thickness tapers 7.4 mm to 4.5 mm; weight about 2 lb 6.1 oz.
Q Is it battle ready out of the box? Common Question
Classed as battle ready with a sharp edge, but intended for light cutting; always follow local laws and safe handling.
Q How should I maintain the blade and fittings? Common Question
Keep the blade clean and lightly oiled after use; avoid striking hard targets; periodically check the tsuka wrap and fittings for tightness.
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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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welll this is my first time getting a katana from you guys and I’m very satisfied with the service the katana looks awesome I get it in good condition as I expected. pleasure doing business with you.
Buy with confidence! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
I knew what I was buying and I’m pleased to have it. Its not that refined, the back edge is pretty roughly shaped and the blade is a little wavy. The saya is very basic and has no reinforcements. The sageo is very shoe string esque but thats easily correctable. The only real complaint is the mekugi pegs, the ray skin portrudes out very roughly around the pegs. Enough to dig into your hand and probably cut you. It was very crudely drilled. I’ll clean up that area when i take it apart but its very noticable. Ive never seen that on any other katana actually, i thought it was metal shavings at first.
Overall i’m thrilled with the purchase. Any functional katana under $200 is impressive to me. And Kult of Athena did great. I was nervous, as this sword went on backorder the second i got my order confirmation. But it did indeed ship and arrived quickly. The dunnage was very adequate, the sword came well greased, in a bag, wrapped extremly well in heavy paper, inside another box with the same paper. No damage at all during transport. This is my second Ronin Katana purchase and I’m a fan. Yes they are basic. But perfect for casual sword lovers that want something more than a wall hangar without impacting your gun budget :)