The Practical Plus Xl
Light Katana provides a very economical cutting
sword as dependable as the Practical Xl Light Katana
(SH6000LPF), but using more traditional fittings
and construction methods. The XL Light blades feature
the same geometry as those of the XL but incorporate
deeply cut grooves (bo-hi) to reduce the weight
of the blade while retaining most of it’s strength
and cutting ability.
This weight reduction makes
for a quicker sword, well adapted for multiple cuts
in lighter targets. The blade is forged and differentially
tempered (HRC60 edge, HRC40 back) and the hamon
is prominent. The Practical Plus Elite features
genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven
cotton wrap (Tsuka-Ito).
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