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The Shinto Katana from Paul Chen / CAS Hanwei has a hand-forged high-carbon steel blade with Bo-Hi. The blade on this katana is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. The Shinto Katana is mounted in black and the tsuka-ito is made of premium black Japanese cotton. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo. A finely rendered dragon, detailed in gold, with true front-and-back detail, forms the black iron tsuba. The fittings are superbly antiqued adding to the aesthetics of the piece. The Shinto katana from CAS Hanwei is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.
forged high-carbon steel blade Built for Traditional Cutting Practice Traditional Construction
Overall: 39 1/2" Blade Length: 27" Handle Length: 11 1/4" Weight: 1lb 14oz Thickness at Guard: .260 Blade Steel:
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.