Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

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Apologies for the somewhat awkward talking parts in this video. NOT A FAN OF TALKING IN VIDEOS. This channel is mostly for cutting and letting the swords I show speak for themselves. Cutters cut and Talkers talk. Haha

Cloudhammer (Byzer) S5 Katana w/ Bohi

$800usd

S5 Steel
Black Leather Ito
Black Samegawa
Brass Fittings
Nagasa: 31.5”
Tsuka: 12”
Motohaba: 35mm
Weight w/o Saya: 2lbs 11oz
P.O.B: 4.5”

Made to cut Tatami and softer,thicker targets
Blade stropped before use

Targets:

Tatami Omote, similar to Mugen Dachi
Used Japanese Tatami Omote(ujto) tough upper layer of flooring from Asia

Tameshigiri Thoughts

Dry Weight or presoak weight is shown, doubling in weight after soak and drain for cutting

Cut through Tatami Omote with ease
Took a lot of power and firm tenouchi to cut Used Japanese Tatami Omote but is capable



RVA Katana: rva-katana.com
RVA Katana Facebook: facebook.com/rvakatana

Thanks to John from RVA for the Review Sample