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Hanwei Orchid Katana
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The Paul Chen / Hanwei Orchid Katana features a sharpened, hand-forged & folded K120C powder steel blade, differentially tempered using a traditional claying method to produce an HRC60 edge, HRC40 back. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent and the grain pattern (hada) shows distinct layers. The saya (scabbard) is deeply lacquered in blue. High quality ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka, and the tsuka-ito and sageo are woven from premium Japanese cotton. The tsuba is made of blackened iron, with an Orchid and Butterfly decoration inlaid in silver, brass and copper. The scabbard mouth (koiguchi) and cord knob (kurikata) are of buffalo horn, and the fuchi, kashira and kojiri are of bronzed iron with silver and gold detailing. The blade collar (habaki) is a one-piece brass construction.
Overall Length: 40 1/2 In Blade: 28 In Weight: 2 lb 2 oz Retail Price: $849.95 |
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