Hanwei Paul Chen Raptor Nanbokucho Zukuri Katana

The Nanbochuko period in Japanese history (the later part of the 14th century) encompassed sixty years of internal conflict in Japan,  which spawned a demand for more and bigger sword blades than ever produced previously.  Blades became longer and wider,  sometimes to extremes (the Odachi had its genesis in this period).  Named for this period,  the Nanbokucho Katana is impressively sized.  With a blade length of 30”,  a long kissaki,  and a weight of just under 3 lbs, it is designed for heavy targets.  It is,  however,  surprisingly agile and nimble enough to master double cuts. Key Features: 5160 SteelHistorical blade styleDesigned by James Williams / HanweiPP SPECIFICATIONS Overall: 44 7/16"Blade Length: 30"Handle Length: 13 3/16"Weight: 2lb 15ozBlade Steel: 5160 SHIPPING, TERMS, AND REFUNDS By placing an order with RVA Katana, the customer affirms they are a legal adult in their country of residence, and will comply with all local, state, and national laws re