Paul Chen Hanwei Shinto Daisho Katana - SH1001

Tthe Shinto Daisho (SH1001) has a hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel blade with Bo-Hi. The blade is differentially tempered 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.
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KEY FEATURES:

MEASUREMENTS:

Blade length:  27“
Handle length:   11 3/4”
Product Width: 1.15
Overall length:  39 1/2“
Weight:  1lb 14oz
Weight in box:  5lb 4oz
Box height:  44 1/4”
Box width:  5 1/2”
Thickness:  .260

Suggested Retail Price: $895.00