Details
The Koi Wakizashi from Paul Chen has a hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel blade. The blade on this is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. The Koi Wakizashi is mounted in black and white and features black same, the tsuka-ito is made of premium white Japanese cotton.
The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black and white striped cotton sageo. A finely rendered Koi, with true front-and-back detail, forms the black iron tsuba. The fittings are superbly antiqued adding to the aesthetics of the piece. The Koi Wakizashi from Hanwei is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.
It is said that a Koi swims up rivers and climbs waterfalls with bravery not unlike a Samurai warrior. As well, it is said that if a Koi is caught, it will lie still beneath the knife, facing its death bravely like a Samurai facing a sword.
Key Features:
Hand forged 1065 high-carbon steel blade
Built For Cutting
Traditional construction
Specifications:
Overall Length - 70.8cm / 27.75 Inch
Blade Length - 49.9cm / 19.75 Inch
Grip Length - 16.5cm / 6.15 Inch
Weight - 690gram
Additional Information
| Manufacturer | Hanwei |
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