Tonbo Wakizashi by Paul Chen / Hanwei
The blade of the Tonbo wakizashi is hand-forged and folded from powder steel, with a medium-length (chu) kissaki. The saya is a deep black lacquer featuring gold dragonflies. High quality ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka. The tsuka-ito is made of premium purple Japanese cotton.The tsuba is expertly cast in stainless steel and patina'd like blacken iron, with detailing in gold and bronze and an exquisite dragonfly scene decoration. The silk sageo compliments this piece and is elegently woven in dark blue and black. The fuchi and kashira are black with bronze and brass detailing, and the kojiri, koiguchi and kurikata are of polished buffalo horn. The habaki is a one-piece brass construction.
Key Features:
- Hand forged and folded steel blade
- Silk sageo
- Traditional Construction
SPECIFICATIONS
Overall: 27 1/4"
Blade Length: 19 1/2"
Handle Length: 6 1/2"
Weight: 1lb 7oz
Point of Balance: 3 3/4"
Sori: 1/2"
Blade Steel: K120C
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).
