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The Raptor Unokubi-Zukuri (Cormorants Neck) blade design is
patterned after the shape of the Naginata, the powerful long-handled
weapon popular between the 12th and 14th centuries. Notable for the
strongly relieved shinogi-ji and diamond-shaped kissaki, the
Unokubi-Zukuri provides excellent balance in a strong cutting blade. Raptor Series Construction Details:
Blade -Forged from 5160 high-carbon
steel, marquenched to an edge hardness
of 57HRc.
Tang (Nakago) -Full length, double pegged.
Ferrule (Habaki) -Brass
Handle (Tsuka) -Wood core, genuine rayskin
(Same), special non-stretch sueded wrap (Tsuka-
ito) for firm grip and wear resistance. Raptor
feathers hilt ornaments (Menuki).
Guard (Tsuba) -Traditional blackened iron, Raptor
motif.
Fitting (Fuchi/Kashira) -Blackened steel, Raptor motif.
Scabbard (Saya) -Wood, non-fingerprinting textured laquer finish. |
