So, I mentioned we would look at the Paul Chen Raptor Sword Series, so the first sword we will look at is the Moroha Zukuri (SH2413). The sword is believed to have originated in the Heian Period which is from 794-1185. The originating design is said to come from the Tachi style blade by a legendary sword smith known as Amakuni. The style is seen as a link between the old Ken straight swords and the curved Tachi (and later Katana).
What really stands out about the Moroha Zukuri is that it has some unusual characteristics. For starters, it has a back edge on the top half of the blade, with fullers starting where this edge finishes and continuing to the hilt. This edge however, is deliberately left unsharpened for the benefit of Iaido practitioners used to working with more conventional blade styles. The blade itself is hand forged from 5160 high carbon steel and is mar quenched to an edge hardness of 57HRC.
The great thing about this Katana Sword is that the blade length is only 26 3/8" and the sword only weighs 2lbs 7oz. So, for functional purposes, this sword is very quick, and ideal for multiple cuts in light targets. Hanwei has really made an effort with the Raptor Series to make a sword that is versatile for many different types of users. The Raptor line harnesses the fact that we are not all the best cutters. Some are just starting, while others are perfecting their techniques. With the Paul Chen Raptor Series you get a lot of bang for your buck as this sword can handle a lot of abuse, and misdirected cuts while staying razor sharp.
If you are looking for a great cutting sword, check out our Paul Chen Raptors and buy yours today! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@samuraisupply.com.
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