Description

Matching the Paul Chen SH 1018 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 edge-tempered to display a distinct hamon. Edge hardness is HRC60, back hardness HRC40.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: 27 1/2″
• Handle Length: 6 3/4″
• Blade Length: 20″
• Weight: 1lb 10oz
• Blade Steel: T10
• Made in China by Paul Chen / Hanwei.