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| The Oni are mythical creatures
from Japanese folklore similar to western demons or trolls. In modern culture
they are beginning to move away from this menacing connotation into the
role of guardian or protector, similar in character to gargoyles. Their
power and ferocity, however, have not diminished. There is a Japanese saying
which translates to “Oni with an iron club”, or to be of an invincible
nature, a fitting association with the 29” L6/Bainite blade on which our
Oni Katana is built. The blade features the geometry of our Performance
Series for outstanding cutting ability. The 14” tsuka is wrapped in black
ray skin and silk ito while the Koshirae feature Oni in various classical
styles. A unique combination of folklore and functionality.
KEY FEATURES:
Specifications:
Hanwei has now mastered this difficult process, using billets of L-6 tool steel (a very tough high-carbon low-alloy steel) as a starting point. Blades are forged and shaped in the normal way, then carefully heat treated to achieve the required Bainite and Martensite structures before final polishing.
L6/Bainite:
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