Are you a fan of samurai swords? Looking for a high-quality katana for your collection? Then the Hanwei Orchid Katana is the perfect choice for you!
Designed by renowned craftsman Paul Chen, this sword combines beauty and speed. Its blade, made of folded K120C steel, is relatively light and features an impressive hamon and a fairy with different layers. In addition, it features a mid-length kissaki that makes it even more special.
But the beauty of the Orchid Katana is not limited to its blade. His tsuka is made from high-quality stingray skin, while his tsuka-ito and sageo are woven from premium Japanese cotton. The darkened iron tsuba features orchid and butterfly motifs inlaid in silver, brass, and copper.
The deeply blue lacquered saya features koiguchi and buffalo horn kurikata. For its part, the fuchi, kashira and kojiri are made of bronzed iron with details in silver and gold. And to complete its design, the habaki is a one-piece brass construction.
But the Orchid Katana is not just a work of art, it is also a high-quality samurai sword. Its blade has been forged and folded by hand, subjected to differential heat treatment and built in the traditional way.
If you are looking for a samurai sword that combines beauty, quality and tradition then look no further. Hanwei's Orchid Katana is the perfect choice for you.
Technical characteristics:
- Blade thickness (at the tip): 4.3 mm.
- Blade thickness (in the Guard): 6.1 mm.
- Blade width (at the tip): 2.1 cms.
- Blade width (in the guard): 2.97 cms.
- Center of gravity: 15.24 cms.
- Handle length: 29.2 cms.
- Weight: 992 grams.
- Blade length: 71.12 cms.
- Material: Blade: K120C Steel
- Length: 102.9 cm.