Un-Boxing & Initial Impressions
• Basic boxing
• Lubricated blade
• Beautiful red lacquered saya
• Very nice matte finished iron fittings … tight
• Simply utilitarian finish on the blade.
• Very comfy silk ito wrap.
• Vice heavy sageo wrap on the saya.
• Solid, slightly weighty, but balanced feel.
Cutting
• Two reviews by Matthew Jensen (clips only) … overall opinion was that it was a good sword for the money and for the intended marked as a “back yard cutter”
• Cutting was very easy. Slightly longer blade … similar to the Winter Sun Katana by Dragon King
• The blade really delivered on its ability to cut!!
• This is the first katana I have tested without gloves and it felt very nicely in the hand.
• Nice balance for a more weighty (although does not quite qualify as a “heavy cutter” or “overbuilt” sword) blade.
Overall Impressions & Analysis - Ronin Katana Dojo Pro #14 - 30” Katana
• Draws comparisons between CAS Iberia swords like the Raptor and Dragon King lines
• Another offering in the “backyard” cutter category.
• Was very comfortable to move and cut with.
• Has a solid feel.
• Saya was well fitted … not sword rattle.
• Came out of the box ready to go.
• 1060 Steel -
o 1060 Carbon Steel has high carbon steel content. Katana made of this steel is popular among the sword making community because when it is properly heat treated it becomes resilient.
o It is quite tough and can keep its edge fairly well. This is the reason why most cheap beater swords are made of this Steel. 1060 Carbon Steel Katana has the lowest practical carbon content of 0.60%.
o Manganese is added to prevent this blade from rusting. It is not stainless though and steel needs to be oiled and maintained regularly.
o This steel offers a good compromise between hardness and pliability.
Matthew Jensen Videos/Reviews
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13 июн 2020