Description
Model: SH1019
Classic Samurai Wakizashi
Matching the Paul Chen SH1018 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 differentially hardened to display a distinct hamon. Edge hardness is HRC60, back hardness HRC40. Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Key Features:
Hand Forged High-carbon Steel
Built for Cutting Practice
Traditional Construction
SPECIFICATIONS
Overall: 27 1/2″
Blade Length: 20″
Handle Length: 6 3/4″
Weight: 1lb 10oz
Point of Balance: 4″
Width at Guard: 1.07″
Width at Tip: .75″
Thickness at Guard: .28″
Thickness at Tip: .20″
Sori: 1/2″
Blade Steel: T10
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
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