Matthew Jensen | Thaitsuki S05 $3000 Katana Review @Matthew_Jensen | Uploaded 1 year ago | Updated 2 minutes ago
This is a review of a Thaitsuki S05 Katana. If you are interested then they can be found here - http://thaitsukisword.com/gallery-detail.php?product=s05



Handle/Tsuka Length: 11.25”
Blade/Nagasa Length: 29” (without habaki)
Sori: .683”
Moto-haba: 1.339”
Motokasane: .302”
Saki-haba: .993”
Sakikasane: .207”
Weight: 2lb 8.9oz
POB: 6.25” from tsuba
HRC: 40 bites on spine, 55 no bites, 60 bites on edge.
Edge Angle: approximately 18-20 degrees mostly consistent
MSRP: $3000

Good:
Sharp
Nice looking hada
Silver fittings
Nice sageo
Cuts tatami well enough

Bad:
Polish is rough on the kissaki
Ito is loose
fuchi/kashira have pitting
Tuba pitana is weak and somewhat flat shaped
Kojiri fell off

Neutral:
Unique style, few osaraku blades on the market and katana are very rare even in antiques
Tsuka is a little bulbos
Feels hefty for a blade of its weight

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