Great Wave Katana
The Great Wave Katana made by Paul Chen for Hanwei displays the Tomoe motif used frequently for family crests and shrine decoration. The koshirae are crafted in blackened iron and feature the Tomoe mon. The blade on the Great Wave Katana is hand-forged from T10 high-carbon steel featuring a long (o)kissaki and is differentially hardened to produce a distinctive hamon. The saya is deeply lacquered in black. The rayskin of the tsuka has a premium woven Japanese black cotton wrap with a matching sageo.See models SH5024and SH5022 for the Great Wave Wakizashi and Tanto.
Please note: Our range of katana, wakizashi and tantō are all made by hand and will feature the minor imperfections relating to this method of manufacture. This process ensures each piece is as unique as their historical counterparts.
Total length: 103cm
Blade length: 71cm
Grip length: 29cm
Weight: 1190g
Blade thickness (base): 0.76cm
Blade width (base): 3.2cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 13cm
Sori: 2cm
Edge: Sharp
Scabbard: Black Lacquer Wood Saya
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
The Great Wave Katana made by Paul Chen for Hanwei displays the Tomoe motif used frequently for family crests and shrine decoration. The koshirae are crafted in blackened iron and feature the Tomoe mon. The blade on the Great Wave Katana is hand-forged from T10 high-carbon steel featuring a long (o)kissaki and is differentially hardened to produce a distinctive hamon. The saya is deeply lacquered in black. The rayskin of the tsuka has a premium woven Japanese black cotton wrap with a matching sageo.See models SH5024and SH5022 for the Great Wave Wakizashi and Tanto.
Please note: Our range of katana, wakizashi and tantō are all made by hand and will feature the minor imperfections relating to this method of manufacture. This process ensures each piece is as unique as their historical counterparts.
Buy the Great Wave Katana with confidence from the UK’s leading Japanese Sword retailer.
| Specification | Total length: 103cm All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece. |
|---|---|
| Edge | Sharp |
| Bestseller | No |
