Ronin Dojo Pro Katana # 12

Ronin Dojo Pro Katana # 12

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Dotanuki Blade with bo-hi (fuller)

$294.99
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Introducing model Twelve from the Dojo Pro bo-hi series, this particular design has a classic double C ring style tsuba whose design is attributed to the legendary Sword saint Miyamoto Musashi.

In all other respects the swords in the bo-hi series are exactly the same as the classic solid bodied blade Dotanuki Katana. They have the same solid iron fittings and REAL silk ito wrap for maximum handle strength and integrity. They also have the same buffalo horn reinforced saya and hard wearing, super thick sageo wrap and in short, the only difference is the addition of a bo-hi (also known as a fuller or blood groove) but what makes it so special is that this is no ordinary bo-hi.

At considerable expense, the Dojo pro bo-hi series have a properly channelled, hand made bo-hi instead of the usual "shortcut" method.

While it may not seem like a massive difference, the reality is that this upgrade gives the sword an authentic Tachi Kaze (sword wind sound - i.e. the wooshing sound the blade makes as it cuts the air) unlike any other sword in this price range and of course, provides an option for anyone who wants a Dojo Pro Katana with a little more speed and responsiveness than the solid bodied blade classic model.

How to Use

Designed for heavy cutting practice and frequent dojo use.
Weight: 2.5 pounds POB: 4 1/2- 5 inches Length in saya: 42 inches Tsuka: 11 inches Blade: 28 inches Habaki to tip: 27 inches

Materials and Construction

Thick, expertly tempered, hand forged and sharpened Monotempered 1060 carbon steel blade. All IRON Tsuba, Fuchi and Kashira. Genuine Silk Ito Wrap, Real Rayskin and Brass Menuki handle ornament. Double pegged mekugi. Hand cut and polished buffalo horn Kurikata, Koguchi and Kojiri on Saya with high quality synthetic sageo.
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Warranty Info

Each sword is guaranteed to be as described and 100% genuine product. Each sword is also covered by in full by the Manufacturers Warranty PLUS our extended LIFETIME Warranty against blade breakage. Click here for detailed warranty information

Return Policy

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Featured positive reviews:

average rating 80%
Really nice for the price, but there is room for improvement! 06/01/2014
By Eddy Tang
First and foremost, this katana is really a steal for the price. However, there are things to look out for (I'm really just nitpicking here). Firstly, when I placed my order, I thought the saya, sageo, and the ito are dark blue, but they turn out to be purely black. This may have just been a monitor color problem, so it's not SBG's fault. Secondly, the mouth of the saya could be a bit tighter, as my katana slips relatively easily out of the saya (yes, I pushed it all the way into the saya to "lock" it, but all that it takes is a gentle shake and the katana will slip out of the saya). Having said that though, the gentle shake "test" is when I hold the saya + katana upside down and hold onto just the saya. This is to say that the weight of the katana and my gentle shake are the only forces that act against the "lock" of the saya. I personally would've liked the "lock" to be a bit tighter, but that's just personal opinion (plus, who actually holds their katana by the saya and upside down anyways?). Lastly, when I try to paper-cutting test, I find that only the first third of the katana (from kisaki to the third) is able to perfectly and consistently cut the paper (from edge of paper). The rest of the blade is really inconsistent in doing so, especially the middle third of the blade. Don't get me wrong, the entire blade is sharp and will be able to cut through a lot of things, but when it comes to delicate cuts like cutting paper freehand, only the first third is consistently capable of doing so. In defence of the lack of sharpness in the latter two thirds, it is still sharp enough to cut my thumb when I accidentally pressed onto it (stupid mistake, don't ask). Plus, this is a simple fix of just sharpening up the sword a little more to achieve your desired sharpness. These are the only three things that really bothered me. There are SUPER little minor things that I could list here, but it would be unfair to judge those points due to the price of this sword (e.g. quality of sageo, tsuka-ito diamonds are a tad uneven, etc). Plus, these things are really cheap to replace, and may even need to be replaced in the future due to natural wear and tear anyways. As for the common concern about the waxy residue present on the blade with every draw, I have not owned this katana long enough to comment on its persistence, but as of now, I still get the waxy residue with every draw (it's been two days of nightly practice of drawing and sheathing (noto)).

That's enough of the cons. Now for some pros of this katana.
1) Super sharp! Just looking down the ha (cutting edge of the blade) of the katana, you can see how sharp it is.
2) The tapered tsuka is really ergonomic and comfortable to hold
3) The bo-hi is as advertised, and the kaze-tachi (spelling?) sounds great with every correct technique (and it's really satisfying to hear)
4) The tsuba allows easy threading of the sageo to tie a safety knot when needed.
5) Balance of the sword is nearly perfect. I feel like I can control the speed of the sword at my will (given I practice with it for a little longer). At least, I don't feel like I can't stop the blade once I swing it.
6) There was not a single scuff or scratch on my blade when I received it. I was really pleased with this, as many others found a few scuffs on theirs.

Overall, I believe this is truly a bang for the buck katana. The only reasons I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is mainly for the "dullness" of the middle portions of the blade (but, again, it's still really sharp, just not paper-cutting sharp). This katana is a relatively skinnier blade than others, but this, in my opinion, just improves its agility. The bottom line is that I would definitely buy another Ronin Katana from SBG in the future.
 
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