Paul Chen Shinto Elite Katana
The Shinto Elite (SH6004KGE) features a hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel katana blade featuring the geometry of the Performance Series. The blade is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. The Shinto 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 set. The Shinto is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.
Elite Katana Blades:
Frequent Cutting / Advanced Drawing Practice
Paul Chen Hanwei Elite Katana Blades embody the classical design elements of the most prolific sword design in history. With their strong Shinogi Zukuri shape that accentuates the differential heat treatment, these blades are traditionally proportioned to appeal to the collector but they will also perform well in general cutting of hard or soft targets.
Key Features:
- 1065 High-Carbon Blade
- Premium Fittings
- Traditional Construction
Specifications:
- Blade Length: 28"
- Handle Length: 11"
- Overall Length: 40"
- Weight: 2 lb 11 oz
- Point of Balance: 5"
- Width at Guard: 1.38"
- Width at Tip: 1.03"
- Thickness at Guard: .25"
- Thickness at Tip: .15"
- Sori: 3/4"
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece
This sword comes with a cotton storage bag and a Paul Chen Hanwei Traditional Sword Mainenance Kit.
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