Ronin Katana Dojo Pro #9 O-Katana Destructive Testing

This is the destructive test of a Ronin Katana Dojo Pro #9 O-Katana.

I run the sword though some tests and see how it performs then break it... More for fun than testing.

I had some camera issues on this one, so some of the cuts were not captured on camera.

[santanajackson]

any katana, even one made in japan with tamahagne, would suffer this kinda damage if it was put through the same test . ronin makes some legit katanas ! I've owned 2 dojo pros having the # 13 and the # 17 models, and both are still holding up very well to this day . I also have the dojo pro tanto # 3, which is the biggest tanto that they have and its held up good so far . even though I havent put my tanto through a real test yet, I still feel that its a legit blade . I hit it across the handrail on my porch with edge contact and so far everythings good . If I get a katana then it'll either be a dojo pro or a hsts tsunami, and I have a 2018 hsts tsunami that I wont even cut anything else with that blade because of the grains that you can see in the steel . I polished that blade and the grains are enhanced and you can see the grains run all the way through the kissaki tip . one side shows it more heavy than the other side, but I can see that its a very well tempered through hardened 1095 spring steel blade and everything is solid . but I reccomend the ronin dojo pro to anybody that wants a tough blade with a thick spine. I love the dotanuki geometry and ronin does a very nice dotanuki blade . I like both ronin and hsts and if you get either brand then you getting a very nice katana for the money !

[frankdrebin]

That must have scared the hell out of your neighbors. At least you never have to worry a/b them borrowing a cup of sugar.

[anthonycoffey]

dispite the torture the blade put up a hell of a fight. Been looking at the dojo pro #26 myself, thanks for the insight!

[dobitel]

It is hard to believe that is a 1060 steel blade. Seems to be more like the spring steel on the Hanwei Raptors. I have a few 1060 blades and they would have bent badly on those tests.

[marianiurea]

This is the reason a prefer a plain 1060 through tempered vs clay temper. Try to bend a $10000 clay tempered sword the way this one was at around 12 minute mark in the video. You will end up with a pretzel. What do you do with that? Yes i get it the beauty of the hamon somehow people get lost just looking all day at it but to me is a weapon. As such needs to be strong. Funny as you never see a $5000 destruction sword video.

[bmxriderforlife]

honestly really impressed with ronins quality, the tsuka's suck and the ito is usually loose but for the price point they do alot right. also i got a scratch and dent model that was perfectly straight and it held up to all sorts of stupid abuse before bending, the edge on mine chipped a little easy but it does have that pretty ghost hamon.

[shreddinjoe]

Good Lord man why would you want to put a beautiful blade through something like that I guess they send it to you free to absolutely destroy instead of paying for it I can understand

[pauly]

So many katanas on the market, you’ve really narrowed down my search. I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great job

[santanajackson]

I have dojo pro #13 and im really happy with it . the balance is great but I would've liked to have it sharper out of the box but thats not a big deal to me . I do plan to put it on my 8000 grit whetstone and run over it a little and then strop it and that should get it exactly where I like it . everything is solid and the ito is tight . I just think ronin need to go with the rough textured ishimi saya because they make a very tough blade but the saya is all delicate and very easy to scratch . although I do like the bull horn koiguchi and so forth, but thats my only issue, is how delicate the saya is ! but the katana itself is a beast and it cuts very smooth and the blade geometry is quite different compared to the #17 model, which is a thicker blade that makes it slightly tip heavy but still is a beast . the #13 model spine aint as thick and the diamond tip aint as thick . But overall I am happy with what I got and I am a fan of ronin katanas ! they are my favorite mass production company .

[Stupdzz]

I am suprised. An actual spring tempered 1060 steel blade! And after the horrible things it went through befor finally presenting it's "inner value".... I don't mind if the tsuka is poor-quality at this point. Tsukas are replaceable, right? The blade, however, performs awesome by the looks of it. I was initially very sceptical about Ronin's products as I have already read some reviews wehere the Dojo Pro #9 chipped while cutting bamboo. Now I am defenitely looking into buying one. Especially at this price range.

[akatosh]

I think I may have found my kind of sword. Excellent price, doesn't look terrible, and can take a beating. I appreciate this review, but I will admit that it made me cringe to see the sword beaten in such a way - but it is for science. Is this kind of staying power common in the dojo pro line, or is it this one in particular?

[michaelfranco]

dude you have sold me the sword I've been having thoughts of buying it, but i wasn't sure if it was flexible enough🙏🏼 domo arigato

[cubancigarman]

All other parts of the katana is replaceable, the blade took a heavy beating and through mechanical destruction did the blade break. Mono steel shows it’s modern value over traditional folding. Each katana has it’s particular traits and therefore only the owner can asses it’s particular use. One for cutting flesh, one for taking heavy abuse, one for aesthetic beauty, or the combination of any of these. The question always lies with the buyer, are you a foot soldier that requires a blade needs be taken heavy duty (like this blade being reviewed), a swift accurate cutter (that requires your own extensive knowledge and experience with cutting), or more for nobility and collector status that the blade will not really be used to cut with and mainly used for admiration. Your expectations of any sword (katanas or European, etc.) should lie in what you can afford. Peace and tranquility should be transferred unto the blade which you’ve bought. If you fault your sword, then it should be removed from your possession. Be happy for what you have, or be happy that you have it? Peace ✌️

[anjde]

Wow...that's one tough piece of metal. So shopping at Ronin in the 1060 class is not a bad thing, this blade will survive any use it was intended for. Thanks for once again a great review! :-)

[g.r.bilyeu]

I just got my 1st sword last week. The Dojo-pro #31 O-katana.
Well... this is wild.... you won't believe this... but... well... I accidentally ordered a Dojo Pro #10 Ko-katana... I don't know what's happening... those dojo elites sure do look nice...

[novaman]

Spring steel is much better than your regular 1060 high carbon, but 9260 high carbon silicon alloy spring steel is significantly better yet.

[maxnaz]

I wonder if after 8yrs the quality is still the same? I'm going to find out, i've recently bought 1 of these, waiting for it to arrive.

[karyldavidkidd]

Fun watching a vid prior to the crochet stick O doom.

[detodojoker]

Eres un PENDEJO como puedes maltratar así a algo tan lejendario y bello

[shawnhampton]

I just got a new-old-stock Cold Steek O Katana from Nihonzashi, and had them re-wrap the tsuka with dark brown silk. It has the nicer cast iron dragon tsuba and was probably one of their very first in the series, about 9-10 years old but never used. I really like this Ronin Dojo Pro #9. Considering the reasonable price and the fact that they are here in Texas I will probably get one. My dojo family tradition uses longer and wider, heavier blades. So finding them is difficult. Thanks for this.