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.