With a blade that is hand forged of T10 high carbon steel that has been differentially tempered in a traditional claying method, this Paul Chen Great Wave Katana features a handsome Tomoe motif that decorates its black great wave iron Tsuba, Fuchi and Kashira. Featuring a Hamon temper line that is prominent and evident with a highly lacquered black Saya with a one piece brass Sabaki construction, this katana is ideal for cutting. As it comes with a large O-kissaki and genuine Rayskin Same wrapping its tsuka and a Sageo that is created with premier woven Japanese black cotton, this sword is made for cutting exercises or tameshirgiri and will not let you down.
Measurements:
- Overall length: 40 1/2"
- Blade length: 28"
- Handle length: 11 1/2"
- Point of Balance: 5"
- Width at guard: 1.27"
- Width at tip: .95"
- Thickness at guard: .30"
- Thickness at tip: .25"
- Sori: 3/4"