SHINTO WAKIZASHI (SH1015) CAS HANWEI
The Shinto Wakizashi has a hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel blade with Bo-Hi. The blade is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. The Shinto Wakizashi measures 27 3/4 inches overall and point of balance is found at 3 5/8 inches from the guard. The Wakizashi 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 Wakizashi is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.
See Models SH1001 for the Shinto Katana details. |
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• Overall: 27 3/4"
• Blade Length: 20"
• Handle Length: 6 1/2"
• Weight: 1 lb 7oz
• Point of Balance: 3 5/8"
• Width at Guard: 1.10"
• Thickness at Guard: .240"
• Thickness at Tip: .19"
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
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