For durability, the base of the blade is set directly against the seppa (spacers) and tsuba (hand guard) with no habaki (blade collar). The blades have a rounded tip with a large central hi (groove) to offset the weight from the thicker edge. All Akado Gekken Blades are 9260 spring steel and tempered to spring back to shape without taking a set and the blades have an edge that tapers from a maximum of 3mm down to ~2mm. In addition, with a wide edge, the Akado sword is suitable for combative fencing practice.
With a traditional saya our multipurpose swords are all ideal for iai/battou (drawing technique). For kenshi (swordsmen) to practice kihon (basic movements) and kata (forms) they needed solid weight and correct balance. We designed the Akado Gekken Blade as a nearly universal training tool for Japanese swordsmanship. For that reason, it is simple and strong, and the functional fittings make this katana durable, reliable, and ruggedly beautiful. The ronin’s sword has the grit and battle scars of travel at the side of a warrior that is no stranger to conflict. So, the ronin lives in a world where gold leaf and flawless polish have no place and their sword is a tool for killing and earning a living. Tetsuba 鉄馬 The Ronin's Katana Featuring the Akado Gekken Blade and with Standard FittingsĪ masterless samurai without a lord’s stipend to fill his belly, the ronin must sell his skill as a warrior to survive.
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