PAUL CHEN CAS HANWEI SH1207 ORCHID KATANA SWORD WITH SCABBARD

The Orchid Katana 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 is 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 crafted in bronzed iron with silver and gold detailing. The habaki is of one-piece brass construction. The blade features a medium-length (chu) kissaki.

Made by Hanwei.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Key Features:

Hand forged and folded steel blade

Excellent quality

Traditional construction

Orchid Katana

SPECIFICATIONS

Overall: 40 1/2"

Blade Length: 28"

Handle Length: 11 1/2"

Weight: 2lb 3oz

Point of Balance: 6"

Width at Guard: 1.17"

Width at Tip: .82"

Thickness at Guard: .24"

Thickness at Tip: .17"

Sori: 3/4"

Blade Steel: K120C

Specs will vary slightly

from piece to piece.