The Paul Chen Orchid Wakizashi is as quick as it is beautiful with a relatively light blade of folded K120C and striking koshirae. The hamon is prominent and the hada shows distinct layers. High quality ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka, and the tsuka-ito and sageo on these beautiful Wakizashi are woven from premium Japanese cotton. The tsuba is of blackened iron, with an Orchid and Butterfly decoration inlaid in silver, brass and copper. The saya is deeply lacquered in blue with buffalo horn koiguchi and kurikata. The fuchi, kashira and kojiri are of bronzed iron with silver and gold detailing. The habaki is of one-piece brass construction. The Orchid wakizashi feature a medium-length (chu) kissaki. See the Orchid Katana and Orchid Tanto for the Katana and Tanto details.

Paul Chen Orchid Tanto Features:

• Hand forged and folded K120C steel blade
• Prominent Hamon and Hada
• High quality rayskin and blue Japanese Cotton tsuka ito
• Blackened iron tsuba with Orchid and butterfly decoration inlaid in Silver, brass and copper
• Blue lacquered saya
• Koiguchi and kurikata made of buffalo horn
• Comes with sword bag and full maintenance kit

Measurements:

Blade length:  18 3/4"
Handle length:   6 1/2"
Overall length:  26 1/4"
Weight:  1lb 4oz
Point of Balance:  4"
Width at Guard:  1.03"
Width at Tip:  .67"
Thickness at Guard:  .22"
Thickness at Tip:  .17"
Sori:  1/2"