Description
The elegantly simple lines of the Paul Chen / Hanwei Golden Oriole Katana have long been favored by admirers of the Japanese sword. The story told by the stunning tsuba is of a mantis stealthily stalking the cricket, unaware that he is himself being stalked by the Golden Oriole. The deeply lacquered blue of the saya is repeated in the Japanese cotton tsuka-ito, and the Oriole appears again on the kashira. Unmistakably Hanwei quality, the 14” tsuka of the katana gives a superb balance to the sword, allowing it to move very quickly and very freely. Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.
Key Features:
- Hand forged high-carbon steel
- Built for cutting
- Traditional construction
Specifications:
- Overall Length: 42 1/4″
- Handle Length: 14″
- Blade Length: 27 1/4″
- Weight: 2lb 3oz
- Blade Steel: T10
- Made in China by Paul Chen / Hanwei.
