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Ronin Katana Dojo-Pro Ko-Katana Model 1

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(3 customer reviews)

$265.50$295.00

This Ronin Ko-Katana has a sharp, 1060 high carbon steel blade that has been through-hardened. The blade was crafted after the dotanuki style, which emphasized function over aesthetic form. It is characterized by katana blades that are both wide and thick-spined for maximum cutting damage and durability. Its name is a testament to this ability, as dotanuki means sword that cuts through torsos.

The Dotanuki style swords were favored by daimyo Kato Kiyomasa when he invaded Korea – his personal retinue were equipped with such swords and he brought along smiths who specialized in the Dotanuki geometry to keep his army well-outfitted. These sword blades, when compared to more aesthetic katana styles were at the height of their popularity in periods of war, and this popularity predictably faded as Japan left its conflicted feudal past for the more peaceful Edo period.

The fittings of this katana; the tsuba, fuchi and kashira are of black iron. The seppa and habaki are of brass. The wooden grip is wrapped with rayskin and overlaid with tightly twisted silk tsuka-ito cord. Two brass menuki are woven into the grip. The wooden saya scabbard is coated with black lacquer. Its Kojiri, Koiguchi and Kurigata are of polished buffalo horn. A sageo cord of silk is knotted to the saya. Comes with a black cloth sword bag.

This type of sword is considered a dedicated cutting katana by Ronin Katana and well suited for cutting against traditional targets.

Overall Length35 7/8''
Blade Length24 7/8''
Weight2 lb 6 oz
EdgeSharp
Width31.7 mm
Thickness7.6 mm - 6.3 mm
PommelN/A
P.O.B.3 1/2''
Grip Length11 3/8''
Blade [1060 High Carbon Steel]
TypeKo Katana
ClassBattle Ready
CultureJapanese
ManufacturerRonin Katana
Country of OriginChina

3 reviews for Ronin Katana Dojo-Pro Ko-Katana Model 1

  1. Rick M.

    Great Cutter, Awesome Ko Katana I wanted to try a Ko Katana, and it’s hard to go wrong with any Ronin product so I gave this a try. This is a very handy sword and super quick. It’s just a tad longer than a wakizashi but a full size handle so the P.0.B. is close to the tsuba. Slightly shorter blade plus less weight and close P.o.B. gives this blade a presence that feels like a lightning bolt and strikes almost as fast. I noticed absolutely no decrease in cutting performance over a standard length katana. In fact I believe that the increased speed and the overall balance makes this the BEST cutting katana I have ever owned!

  2. Jarrett G.

    Again, not sure This is my second katana purchase but again, not sure what to expect as far as quality for the price. First was a dojo pro #21 which I also reviewed. As far as this one, evrything is tight and no cosmetic flaws at all. The mune and blade seems overall straight however, the tsuka and lower half of the ha are slightly twisted. As I said, although everything seems aligned, the bottom of kashira is slightly left of the mune.

  3. Dan Keding

    The Ko-Katana that I ordered arrived fully protected in its box. The sword itself is extremely well made with a tight ito, well made fittings and a beautiful blade. The balance makes the blade both agile and quick. Highly recommended.

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