Matching the Paul Chen SH1018 Golden Oriole Katana, the Wakizashi features a deeply lacquered blue saya and Japanese cotton tsuka-ito, and the Oriole appears again on the koshirae.
Description
Matching the Paul Chen SH1018 Golden Oriole Katana, the Wakizashi features a deeply lacquered blue saya and Japanese cotton tsuka-ito, and the Oriole appears again on the koshirae. The blade from the Hanwei factory is hand-forged in high-carbon steel and is differentially hardened to display a distinct hamon. Edge hardness is HRC60, back hardness HRC40. Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Key Features:
Hand Forged High-carbon Steel
Built for Cutting Practice
Traditional Construction
SPECIFICATIONS
Overall: 27 1/2″
Blade Length: 20″
Handle Length: 6 3/4″
Weight: 1lb 10oz
Point of Balance: 4″
Width at Guard: 1.07″
Width at Tip: .75″
Thickness at Guard: .28″
Thickness at Tip: .20″
Sori: 1/2″
Blade Steel: T10
Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.
Additional information
Weight | 5 lbs |
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Brand
Hanwei by Paul Chen
Hanwei Swords for Sale
Hanwei forges some of the most sought after Samurai swords in the world. Led by master sword smith and designer Paul Chen, Hanwei creates authentic handmade swords that are made of the highest grade steel and fittings. The Paul Chen / Hanwei Forge produces the finest quality reproductions swords and accessories to the collector community.Japanese Swords 4 Samurai has been an authorized Hanwei Dealer since 2004
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