Ronin Katana Model 9
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Price range: $128.00 through $139.00
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- Every blade inspected before shipping
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Overall Length
- 39 7/8''
- Weight
- 2 lb 3.8 oz
- Brand
- Ronin Katana
- Culture
- Japanese
Overview
Ronin Katana Model 9
The Ronin Katana #9 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 green 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 black lacquer and fitted with a green 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 3/8''
- Weight
- 2 lb 3.8 oz
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 5 1/2''
- Thickness
- 7.5 mm - 4.7 mm
- Width
- 31.5 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 Is the blade sharpened and suitable for cutting? Common Question
Yes. It has a sharp 1045 high carbon steel blade and is considered an entry-level cutter; recommended for single soaked tatami mats, water bottles, and similar light targets.
Q How does it feel in hand? Common Question
Balanced forward with a point of balance at about 5.5 inches; overall weight is approximately 2 lb 3.8 oz, giving a responsive yet solid feel for practice cuts.
Q What materials are used in the fittings and grip? Common Question
Tsuba, fuchi, and kashira are zinc alloy; habaki and seppa are brass; wooden tsuka wrapped in rayskin (samegawa) with green cotton ito and zinc alloy menuki.
Q What is the scabbard made of? Common Question
Wooden saya finished in black lacquer with a matching green cotton sageo.
Q Is it battle ready? Common Question
Yes, it is listed as Battle Ready, but intended for light cutting rather than hard targets.
Q Where is it manufactured? Common Question
Made in China by Ronin Katana.
Q Does the blade have a hamon? Common Question
Yes. It is differentially tempered with a visible wave-like hamon along the edge.
Q What are the key dimensions? Common Question
Overall length 39 7/8 inches; blade length 28 3/8 inches; grip length 10 1/8 inches; blade width 31.5 mm; thickness tapers from 7.5 mm to 4.7 mm.
Q What maintenance is recommended? Common Question
Wipe the blade dry after use and apply light oil; avoid cutting hard targets to preserve the edge and fittings; keep the lacquered saya clean and free of impacts.
Q What is the intended use scenario? Common Question
Ideal for beginners and reenactors seeking a functional katana for practice, light cutting, and display.
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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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Positive Review. I bought this sword as a prctice sword for light cutting and edge alignment. I had heard these swords were well built and performed better than the Musashi swords i usually used for practice. I must say i am impressed with this blade and its cutting performance. Ive been doing light and medium light cutting with it for two weeks now and its held up quite nicely. At first i though it was going to be another junk sword but it was kinda nice to see its good quality for the price. I will admit its a far cry from my citadel ocean katana but its still beautiful and its def a keeper that ive made a space for in my collection. Not the sharpest sword but its pretty sharp and retains edge well enough. I would recommend it to any beginner. I would recommend the dojo peo model for more experienced swordsman as i just got mine and it works quite well. Def a good sword and ive just ordered another version (color) for my collection.
Excellent value. Just as advertised. Bought this as a “beater” to practice drawing and light cutting. At this price I figured I would wear it out and move on to a better katana after getting better at cutting. I’ve since purchased a few other katana swords and this is still one of my favorites. It’s well balanced for practicing form and can cut light targets with ease. I also thought the green ito and sageo were a nice touch to separate this sword from the rest at this price point.
Pros:
-Ito is super tight and sword feels solid overall
-Hard to find a color scheme that isn’t black at this price
-Blade has real hamon. Another rarity at this price
-Saya fit is just right even after a few hundred draws. Some of my 400 dollar swords are too loose or too tight
Cons:
– Tsuba (hand guard) was slightly loose. I wound some floss between it and the seppa and it fixed it right up. Wasn’t a big deal to me.
– Fuchi is also a little loose. I don’t worry about it much.
Overall the sword is excellent for the price. I give it 5 stars for the price. If it were $250 I would give it a 4. It is functional and also looks nice when displayed which is unlike other swords at this price.
If you’re looking for a heavy duty cutting workhorse with slightly better fittings and attention to detail, you may opt for the dojo pro from Ronin. However, you can get two of these for that price AND have some money left over for some pool noodles or tatami.
This katana came surprisingly fast after kult of athena received their order, they had quoted me a couple weeks and it ended up getting to my house in 3 days. The katana is beyond beautiful and the quality is amazing. Everything about this katana shows care and appreciation for the customer and the product.
This sword was well worth its cost. I originally got this sword because I wanted one for my collection, I usually like European style weapons better but after handling it, I can see why the katana was and still is popular. the sword itself is beautiful, it cuts easily and takes a good amount of abuse with the targets I cut with it. If I had to nitpick, I’d say I wish the scabbard was a bit better and cleaner, but even then, at this price it’s well worth it.