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.
