9260 Double-Fullered Spring Steel Katana "Shosen"

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This is a test production run of a new design using our 9260 spring steel in a double bo-hi (fuller / or "blood groove") configuration. Originally suggested as a design by our customers, we are testing it in a trial run to determine the feasibility of the sword in iaido applications.

During prototyping, we had intended for this sword to be a blunt blade for use in kata. The idea of the double-hi is to allow better distribution of weight, and it was hoped that the double groove would generate a more unique sound feedback. However, in testing our prototype, we did not notice the benefit in weight reduction and sound profile as hoped, so this sword is no longer considered a candidate for the blunt iaito version.

This test run is made using the 9260 Spring Steel and is through hardened and is sharpened so as to allow for a variety of applications including tameshigiri and katas. Quantity of this run is very limited and is only intended to generate a feedback for possible applications of this sword, which will determine if this sword will be adopted in our regular line-up or as a blunt iaito.

The name of this sword "Shosen" translates to "First Battle".

Below are photos showing the overall apparence of the sword.

The tsuka is wrapped with a black same panel wrap, and a brown cotton ito wrap. The tsuba is a steel construction.

Aspects of the double bo-hi is not yet fully refined and there may be some variations on finish of the bo-hi at the distal terminal depending on the particular smith

As noted, this is a trial run of a relatively new design for us and is intended to generate feedback in order to further refine the item. Sale on the trial run is final with no exchanges or returns. Feedbacks are welcomed and will be consolidated for review as a whole, prior to the determination of further production runs or changes prior to subsequent runs if there should be any.

New Trial Run- "Shosen" - 9260 Silicon Alloy Spring Steel Katana Sale Price: $249.99 Regular Price: $499.99 SOLD OUT - Discontinued. The "Shosen" (First Battle) katana is a trial run katana using our newest design concept of a double bo-hi. It is hoped that this configuration will have a better weight distribution for use during iaido katas or tameshigiri practices. This sword is sharpened to allow for cutting exercises. This trial run is intended to determine the feasibility of the design in iaido applications and to generate feedbacks in order to further refine the design for subsequent runs if it is determined to be acceptable.

9260 Shosen Double Fuller Katana SOLD OUT