Great Wave Katana by Paul Chen / Hanwei
The Great Wave Katana made by Paul Chen for Hanwei displays the Tomoe motif used frequenly for family crests and shrine decoration. The koshirae are crafted in blackened iron and feature the Tomoe mon. The bladeon the Great Wave Katana is hand-forged from T10 high-carbon steel featuring a long (o)kissaki and is differentially hardened to produce a distinctive hamon. The saya is deeply lacquered in black. The rayskin of the tsuka has a premium woven Japanese black cotton wrap with a matching sageo.See models SH5002 and SH5022 for the Great Wave Wakizashi and Tanto.
Key Features:
- High-carbon steel
- Deeply lacquered black saya
- Ideal for cutting exercises
SPECIFICATIONS
Overall: 40 1/2"
Blade Length: 28"
Handle Length: 11 1/2"
Weight: 2lb 10oz
Point of Balance: 5"
Width at Guard: 1.27"
Width at Tip: .95"
Thickness at Guard: .30"
Thickness at Tip: .25"
Sori: 3/4"
Blade Steel: T10
Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.
MADE IN CHINA
Please be advised that all orders of Swords are non refundable (cannot be cancelled once order is placed) and no exchange (unless their is a manufacturer defect exchange only).
