Paul Chen Bushido Tanto

Each piece in the Bushido Series has a hand-forged & folded K120C powder steel blade, differentially tempered using a traditional claying method to produce an HRC60 edge, HRC40 back. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent and the grain pattern (hada) shows distinct layers. The saya is deeply lacquered in gold with inlaid brass cherry blossom (sakura) flowers. The tsuka of the Bushido tanto is made of gold-plated brass with a battle-scene decoration in relief. The sageo on this tanto is woven from premium Japanese cotton. The fuchi and kashira are of blackened bronze with brass detailing, and the kojiri, koiguchi and kurikata are of polished buffalo horn. The blade collar (habaki) is a one-piece brass construction. The tanto blade is grooved (bo-hi) on both sides.

Paul Chen Bushido Tanto Features:

• Hand forged and folded K120C powder steel blade (with bo-hi)
• Prominent Hada and Hamon
• Gold plated brass handle with battle scene relief
• Solid brass habaki
• Buffalo horn kojiri, koiguchi and kurikata
• Deep gold lacquered saya with brass sakura flowers and Japanese cotton sageo

Measurements:

Blade: 9 1/2"
Handle: 4 1/4"
Overall: 14 1/2"
Weight: 11 Oz
Thickness: .26