Ronin Elite 2011 Miyako Shisa Katana Version Two
The Miyako Shisa (Miyako island lion dog) katana has been traditionally forged and laminated in the gomae kitae
tradition (five layer steel). This school combines panels of hard and soft steel for superior edge retention and shock
absorption. The inner core is formed from hard steel, follow by a U shaped layer of soft steel. This in turn is followed by
a U shaped layer of hard steel. As shock travels across the blade, it encounters five layers of alternating steel strength.
Blade lamination: Gomae kitae
Steel: 1095/1045
Tempering: Differentially hardened (clayed) and water quenched
Rockwell Hardness: 62 edge / 40 spine
Fittings: Handmade Shisa (lion dog) themed tsuba, kashira, tsuba, and menuki
Kurikata, Koiguch, Kojirii: Polished buffalo horn
Polish: Japanese finger stone polish.
Blade length: 29 inches (habaki to tip)
Over all length: 40.9 inches
Tang: Full tang with Ronin kanji.
Grip: 10 inches
Wrap: Silk ito over genuine ray skin.
Saya: Bllack silk sageo over black lacquer with buffalo horn inserts
Ability level: Advanced dojo use (bamboo, tatami mats, etc)
Number of pieces in production run: One (1)
Price: $800
The Miyako Shisa (Miyako island lion dog) katana has been traditionally forged and laminated in the gomae kitae
tradition (five layer steel). This school combines panels of hard and soft steel for superior edge retention and shock
absorption. The inner core is formed from hard steel, follow by a U shaped layer of soft steel. This in turn is followed by
a U shaped layer of hard steel. As shock travels across the blade, it encounters five layers of alternating steel strength.
Blade lamination: Gomae kitae
Steel: 1095/1045
Tempering: Differentially hardened (clayed) and water quenched
Rockwell Hardness: 62 edge / 40 spine
Fittings: Handmade Shisa (lion dog) themed tsuba, kashira, tsuba, and menuki
Kurikata, Koiguch, Kojirii: Polished buffalo horn
Polish: Japanese finger stone polish.
Blade length: 29 inches (habaki to tip)
Over all length: 40.9 inches
Tang: Full tang with Ronin kanji.
Grip: 10 inches
Wrap: Silk ito over genuine ray skin.
Saya: Bllack silk sageo over black lacquer with buffalo horn inserts
Ability level: Advanced dojo use (bamboo, tatami mats, etc)
Number of pieces in production run: One (1)
Price: $800
