Great Wave Katana - SH5004

The furniture of each piece in the Great Wave Set (SH5004, SH5002, SH5022) displays the renowned Tomoe motif used frequenly for family crests and shrine decoration. The tsuba, fuchi, & kashira are made of blackened iron and feature the Tomoe crest (mon). The blades are hand-forged from T10 high-carbon steel and are differentially hardened using traditional claying methods. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent. Each piece has a deeply lacquered black saya with a one-piece brass habaki construction. Real ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka, and the tsuka-ito and sageo are made of premium woven Japanese black cotton. The katana and wakizashi are constructed with a long (o) kissaki and are well suited for cutting exercises (tameshigiri). The handle on the tanto is an attractive ribbed buffalo horn.

KEY FEATURES:

MEASUREMENTS:

Blade length:  28“
Handle length:   11-1/2”
Overall length:  40-1/2“
Weight:  2lb 10oz
Point of Balance:  5“
Width at Guard:  1.27"
Width at Tip:  .95"
Thickness at Guard:  .30"
Thickness at Tip:  .25"
Sori:  3/4"

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $ 839.00