| Hanwei (Paul Chen) Tiger Katana Samurai Sword |
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| Hand-forged and folded K120C powder steel blade with Bo-Hi and a short (ko) kissaki. |
The Hanwei Tiger Katana has a hand-forged and folded ASSAB-K120C powder steel blade, differentially tempered to produce an HRC60 edge, HRC40 back and a distinctive hamon.
Saya are deeply lacquered in black, with inlaid brass bamboo leaves. The ray skin used on the tsuka is of the highest quality, and the tsuka-ito and sageo on all three pieces are woven from best quality Japanese cotton. The Fuchi, Kashira, Kojiri, Koiguchi and Kurigata are all made from blackened bronzed iron, selectively detailed in gold. The Tsuba of the Samurai Katana and Samurai Wakizashi are made from blackened iron, with a tiger inlaid in brass. The Habaki is of one-piece brass construction. Japanese Swords Forged in Hanwei.
These blades all have bo-hi (grooves) and come with a short kissaki (point). The saya is deeply lacquered black with inlaid brass bamboo leaves. The sageo (scabbard cord) is black and traditionally tied. A one-piece solid brass habaki secures the blade in the saya. The double pegged tsuka (handle) is made of high quality wood with strips of inlayed same (ray skin) and covered with black Japanese cotton tsuka ito (handle wrapping).
The Fuchi, Kashira, Kojiri, and Koiguchi are made of blackened bronzed iron with gold detailing. The Tsuba of the katana and wakizashi of these Japanese Swords is made of blackened iron with an inlaid brass tiger. A cloth bag is included to protect the sword during storage.
This is a premier Japanese Sword from Paul Chen!
Hanwei Tiger Katana specifications:
Overall length: 44 1/2“
Blade length: 29 3/4
Handle length: 13 3/4”
Weight: 2lb 12oz
Point of Balance: 5"
Width at Guard: 1.25"
Width at Tip: .88"
Thickness at Guard: .28"
Thickness at Tip: .21"
Sori: 3/4"
Weight in box: 6lb 5oz
Box height: 50”
Box width: 5 1/2”
This is a sharpened battle ready sword You must be 18 years or older to purchase this Katana
