SH2268 Practical Shinobi Ninja-To (Black Same) by Paul Chen / Hanwei. The Practical Shinobi Ninja-tofrom Hanwei, whose construction patterns closely that of the Practical Katana, is a useful piece for those studying the Way of the Ninja. The blade is hand-forged in high-carbon steel and is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. All of the fittings are finished in antiqued black iron. The ornate tsuba displays the kuji-kiri (energy-channeling hand positions) employed by the mystical ninja. The tsuka is wrapped in a synthetic black ray skin (same) and the tsuka-ito is in durable synthetic black leather. The saya has flat black finish with demon-head bindings for the black Japanese cotton sageo and an intricate kojiri. A sword no practitioner of Ninjutsu should be without. By CAS Hanwei.

• Forged high-carbon steel
• Differential tempering
• Ornate tsuba
• Overall length: 34 1/2"
• Blade length: 22 3/4"
• Handle Length: 10 1/4"
• Weight: 1lb 14oz
• Point of Balance: 4 1/2"
• Width at Guard: 1.13"
• Width at Tip: .85"
• Thickness at Guard: .27"
• Thickness at Tip: .22"
• Blade Steel: 1566
• Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece