Paul Chen / Hanwei Golden Oriole Katana

The elegantly simple lines of the Paul Chen / Hanwei Golden Oriole Katana have long been favored by admirers of the Japanese sword. The story told by the stunning tsuba is of a mantis stealthily stalking the cricket, unaware that he is himself being stalked by the Golden Oriole.

The deeply lacquered blue of the saya is repeated in the Japanese cotton tsuka-ito, and the Oriole appears again on the kashira.

Unmistakably Hanwei quality, the 14” tsuka of the katana gives a superb balance to the sword, allowing it to move very quickly and very freely.

Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.

Key Features:

• Hand forged T10 High Carbon Steel
• Built for cutting
• Traditional construction

Specifications

Overall: 42 1/4"
Blade Length: 27 1/4"
Handle Length: 14"
Weight: 2lb 3oz
Point of Balance: 4"
Width at Guard: 1.16"
Width at Tip: .85"
Thickness at Guard: .32"
Thickness at Tip: .26"
Sori: 3/4"
Blade Steel: T10 High Carbon Steel

Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.