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The Heavy Cutting Katana Series pairs cutting-sharp geometry with 5160 spring steel for hard, repeated cuts through wood targets and rolled tatami omote.

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Katana - Liuskehämärä 5160 jousiteräs
$310.99
Katanas Blade material
2000 g Shipping weight
Handcrafted Workshop prepared
15-day returns Eligible non-custom items
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Liuske Hämärä 5160 Jousiteräskatana

Slate Dusk -malli säilyttää tummanruskean värimaailman ja lisää siniharmaan sageo-nauhan rauhalliseksi, hillityksi kontrastiksi. Sen peilikiillotettu 5160-jousiteräksinen terä on tarkoitettu hallittuun leikkaamiseen hyväksytyillä maaleilla, ja mukana on ohjeet terän linjaukseen ja huoltoon.

Suunniteltu keräilijöille, esillepanoon, lahjaksi sekä valvottuun leikkausharjoitteluun koulutettujen aikuisten toimesta siellä, missä se on laillista. Vertaa teknisiä tietoja ja saatavilla olevia vaihtoehtoja ennen tilaamista.

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Terätyyppi Katanas
Terän materiaali 5160 jousiteräs
Terän viimeistely Peilikiillotettu
Terän geometria Shinogi-zukuri
Terän ura Bo-Hi tai ei Bo-Hi
Lämpökäsittely Hallittu lämpökäsittely
Kalusteet Kupariseppa ja habaki; mallikohtainen tsuba-muotoilu
Kahvan päällyste Puuvillakääre
Saya / huotra Massiivipuuta pianolakkaviimeistelyllä
Kokonaispituus 102 cm
Terän pituus 72 cm
Kahvan pituus 27 cm
Pohjan leveys 3.2 cm
Pohjan paksuus 0,7 cm
Kärjen leveys 2,2 cm
Kärjen paksuus 0,5 cm
Arvioitu paino 1 100 g ilman sayaa; 1 300 g sayan kanssa
Paketin lähetyspaino 2000 g
Vaihtoehdot Bo-Hi tai ei Bo-Hi; valinnainen räätälöity kaiverrus. Toimitetaan teroitettuna.
Sisältyy Miekkatasku ja katana-teline
Hyväksytty käyttö Valvottu leikkaus hyväksyttyihin kohteisiin koulutettujen aikuisten toimesta, missä se on laillista
Tärkeät rajoitukset Älä koskaan lyö metallia, vaijeria, työkaluja, saksia, kovaa terästä tai toista terää.
Hoito Puhdista ja kuivaa käytön jälkeen; levitä ohut kerros sopivaa suojaöljyä ennen säilytystä.

Katanas

Katana - Liuskehämärä 5160 jousiteräs

$310.99
KatanasProduct type
2000 gShipping weight
HandcraftedWorkshop prepared
15-day returnsEligible non-custom items
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Katana - Liuskehämärä 5160 jousiteräs

Description & specifications

Liuske Hämärä 5160 Jousiteräskatana

Slate Dusk -malli säilyttää tummanruskean värimaailman ja lisää siniharmaan sageo-nauhan rauhalliseksi, hillityksi kontrastiksi. Sen peilikiillotettu 5160-jousiteräksinen terä on tarkoitettu hallittuun leikkaamiseen hyväksytyillä maaleilla, ja mukana on ohjeet terän linjaukseen ja huoltoon.

Suunniteltu keräilijöille, esillepanoon, lahjaksi sekä valvottuun leikkausharjoitteluun koulutettujen aikuisten toimesta siellä, missä se on laillista. Vertaa teknisiä tietoja ja saatavilla olevia vaihtoehtoja ennen tilaamista.

Tekniset tiedot

Terätyyppi Katanas
Terän materiaali 5160 jousiteräs
Terän viimeistely Peilikiillotettu
Terän geometria Shinogi-zukuri
Terän ura Bo-Hi tai ei Bo-Hi
Lämpökäsittely Hallittu lämpökäsittely
Kalusteet Kupariseppa ja habaki; mallikohtainen tsuba-muotoilu
Kahvan päällyste Puuvillakääre
Saya / huotra Massiivipuuta pianolakkaviimeistelyllä
Kokonaispituus 102 cm
Terän pituus 72 cm
Kahvan pituus 27 cm
Pohjan leveys 3.2 cm
Pohjan paksuus 0,7 cm
Kärjen leveys 2,2 cm
Kärjen paksuus 0,5 cm
Arvioitu paino 1 100 g ilman sayaa; 1 300 g sayan kanssa
Paketin lähetyspaino 2000 g
Vaihtoehdot Bo-Hi tai ei Bo-Hi; valinnainen räätälöity kaiverrus. Toimitetaan teroitettuna.
Sisältyy Miekkatasku ja katana-teline
Hyväksytty käyttö Valvottu leikkaus hyväksyttyihin kohteisiin koulutettujen aikuisten toimesta, missä se on laillista
Tärkeät rajoitukset Älä koskaan lyö metallia, vaijeria, työkaluja, saksia, kovaa terästä tai toista terää.
Hoito Puhdista ja kuivaa käytön jälkeen; levitä ohut kerros sopivaa suojaöljyä ennen säilytystä.
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Katana - Liuskehämärä 5160 jousiteräs

Built for hard cutting practice

Heavy Cutting Katana Series

Built to cut hard. Built to come back for more.

A cutting-sharp 5160 spring-steel katana made for hard, repeated cuts through proper wood targets and rolled tatami omote. Pick your line, commit to the cut and let the blade work.

5160 spring steelPerformance blade material
Hard cuttingWood targets and rolled tatami omote
Save the force for the right targetNo hard steel, tools, wire or blade-on-blade impact

Choose a target worth cutting

Wood and tatami omote. This is where it earns its name.

This series is built for decisive tameshigiri-style practice on proper targets. Set the target securely, line up the edge and cut with confidence.

Give it the targets it was built for

Clean wood blocks, suitable timber targets and tightly rolled tatami omote (goza) are the main event. Secure the stand, clear the area and commit to a clean follow-through.

Do not waste a great blade on junk

Hard steel, wire, hangers, scissors, tools, stone, concrete and another blade are not cutting targets. Sword-on-sword and sideways metal impacts can damage any edge.

Heavy Cutting Series in action

Watch it hit hard.

Wood does not care about marketing copy. This real Heavy Cutting Series test shows the kind of decisive impact and follow-through the entire lineup is built to deliver.
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Same cutting brief across the seriesEight finishes. One performance-first 5160 spring-steel platform.
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One rule before you swing

Let the edge hit first—not the flat.

A katana loves a clean angle and hates a sideways slap. Line up the edge, follow through and let the blade do the work.

  • Start smooth. Add power after the blade path feels right.
  • If the target moves, reset. Do not chase it halfway through the swing.
  • A crooked hit can roll an edge. Even a beast deserves a straight shot.

Precision heat treatment

5160 steel, tuned for punishment.

A 10-hour furnace-controlled heat-treatment cycle builds the working balance this series needs: a hard cutting edge, spring-steel toughness and the resilience to take repeated impact.
  1. 01830–860°C austenitizingThe 5160 steel is heated evenly into the austenitizing range under controlled furnace conditions before the quench.
  2. 02Oil quenchOil quenching develops hardness while reducing the cracking and distortion risk of a faster water quench.
  3. 03Double temper at 200–250°CTwo tempering cycles bring the blade from peak quenched hardness to its final working balance of edge retention, toughness and impact resistance.

Hardness profile: Karkaisu: HRC 62–64 · Lopullinen kovuus: HRC 57–59

Katana - Liuskehämärä 5160 jousiteräs
The business end, up close.A cutting-sharp edge and performance-first blade geometry turn a committed swing into a clean, decisive cut.
Katana - Liuskehämärä 5160 jousiteräs

After the cut

Clean, dry, inspect, oil.

5160 is not stainless steel. Remove moisture and residue after use, dry the blade completely, apply a light coat of sword oil and inspect the edge and fittings before storage.
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Complete the setup

Cut hard. Clean it right.

5160 spring steel rewards simple maintenance. Add the Katana Cleaning Kit now, then wipe, dry and oil the blade after every cutting session.
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What cutters actually ask

Straight answers before you send it.

Targets, steel, hardness, edge alignment and care—the useful answers are all here.
What is 5160 spring steel?
5160 is a chromium-alloy spring steel prized for toughness and resilience. In this series it is paired with a precision, furnace-controlled oil-quench and double-temper process for hard cutting work.
Is 5160 steel good for a hard-cutting katana?
Yes. Its combination of toughness, spring-like resilience and edge stability makes properly heat-treated 5160 an excellent match for repeated cuts on wood targets and rolled tatami omote.
What does “battle-ready” mean here?
It means a sharpened, functional katana made for real cutting practice. Many NIMOFAN swords are capable cutters; the Heavy Cutting Series goes further with a second edge refinement for a keener edge and more aggressive cutting performance.
What targets is this katana built to cut?
Many functional NIMOFAN swords can cut clean wood blocks, suitable timber and tightly rolled tatami omote (goza). The Heavy Cutting Series is the more performance-focused choice, with a second edge refinement that delivers a keener edge and more decisive performance on these targets.
Can it cut metal, wire, tools or another blade?
Do not use hard steel, wire, hangers, scissors, tools, stone, concrete or another blade as targets. Even premium blade steel can chip when it meets a harder object or a sideways metal impact.
Can a bad cutting angle damage the edge?
Yes. If the flat reaches the target before the edge, the sideways load can roll or chip the edge. Point the edge where you want the cut to go, then follow through cleanly.
Can the blade chip, roll, bend or break?
On proper targets with clean edge alignment, this blade is built to resist chipping, rolling and breakage through hard cutting sessions. Hard metal, another blade, prior damage or a badly misaligned impact can damage any sword.
How hard is the blade?
The blade reaches approximately HRC 62–64 after quenching, then finishes at a working hardness of approximately HRC 57–59 after double tempering.
How is the blade heat-treated?
The 5160 steel is austenitized at approximately 830–860°C, oil-quenched, then double-tempered at approximately 200–250°C as part of a 10-hour furnace-controlled heat-treatment cycle.
Does 5160 spring steel rust?
Yes. It is not stainless steel. After cutting, wipe the blade clean, dry it completely and apply a light coat of sword oil before storage.
Is this suitable for a first-time cutter?
It can be, if you learn edge alignment first, use a secure stand and start on an appropriate target. Smooth and straight beats wild and powerful every time.