Matthew Jensen | What is the difference between a $150 and $500 Katana? @Matthew_Jensen | Uploaded 9 months ago | Updated 5 hours ago
Ryansword provided these examples. If you are interested in getting either one, please look here.

$150 -
ryansword.com/T10-Steel-Clay-Tempered-Katana--Ryan1445-p-1423.html

$500 -
ryansword.com/katana-T10-Steel-Clay-Tempered-High-End-Polish--Ryan1444-p-1422.html

Full video here - youtu.be/j6fCeoEXW-s

Quick Highlights -

Things that are Similar:
Fitment (transitions, alignment, lines ect.)
Ito tightness
Handle build quality
Sageo Material
Blade Material
Sharpness

Things that are Different:
Saya koiguchi, kojiri, krukata (one is horn)
Fuchi/kashira/menuki/tsuba (one is more expensive)
Polish (miles of difference)
Ito Material (one is a real silk)
Rayskin nodule size and wrap (one is a nice skin with a full wrap)


Please note, that there are lots of features a person can get on a katana. This video only covers a few of them. Folding, lamination, different shapes, polishes, materials, and a many other things can affect the price. Hopefully this video gives you some idea of where money is spent on these examples and others like them.

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