The Practical Shinobi Ninja-to from Hanwei , whose construction patterns closely that of the Practical Katana, is a useful piece for those studying the Way of the Ninja.
The blade is hand-forged in high-carbon steel and is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. All of the fittings are finished in antiqued black iron. The ornate tsuba displays the kuji-kiri (energy-channeling hand positions) employed by the mystical ninja. The tsuka is wrapped in a synthetic white ray skin (same) and the tsuka-ito is in durable synthetic black leather.
The saya has flat black finish with demon-head bindings for the black Japanese cotton sageo and an intricate kojiri. A sword no practitioner of Ninjutsu should be without.
Features:
-Forged high-carbon steel
-Differential tempering
-Ornate tsuba
Specifications:
-Overall: 34 1/2"
-Blade Length: 22 3/4"
-Handle Length: 10 1/4"
-Weight: 1lb 14oz
-Point of Balance: 4 1/2"
-Width at Guard: 1.13"
-Width at Tip: .85"
-Thickness at Guard: .27"
-Thickness at Tip: .22"
-Blade steel: 1566
Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.