SH5018 -- Meijin Katana

The Meijin Katana is an amazing testament to CAS Hanwei quality. The blade is forged-folded T10 high-carbon steel with grooves (bo-hi) on both sides of the blade, which makes for a lighter blade and audible feedback on the cutting stroke. The blade is differentially hardened using a traditional claying method and has a beautiful grain pattern (hada) with visible layers.

 

The Meijin has a very sharp edge and is capable of light target cutting. The tsuka is wrapped in genuine ray skin (same) and the tsuka-ito is premium black Japanese cotton. The black iron square tsuba, fuchi, & kashira are finished in a “Turbulent Ocean” motif. The habaki is a one-piece brass construction. The saya is finished in a beautiful black matte/gloss striped finish extending the length of the scabbard and the sageo is black cotton. The Meijin Katana represents the pinnacle of production quality for Shinken.

 

• Forge-Folded High Carbon Steel Blade
• Black Matte Striped Saya
• Exceptional Balance

Overall length:  39 1/2“
Blade length:  28“
Handle length:   10 1/2“
Weight:  2lb
Point of Balance:  5"
Width at Guard:  1.22"
Width at Tip:  .80"
Thickness at Guard:  .26"
Thickness at Tip:  .19"
Sori:  3/4"

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