Paul Chen Bushido Wakizashi

Bushido, or "Way of the Warrior", defines the code of conduct an honorable Samurai must follow. Much more than the western ideal of chivalry Bushido is a way of life; in both ancient and modern times. The koshirae of the Paul Chen Bushido Wakizashi features various samurai battle scenes. The blade of this wakizashi are hand-forged and folded from K120C powder steel. The saya is deeply lacquered in gold with inlaid brass cherry blossom (sakura) flowers. High quality ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka of the wakizashi. The tsuba is of blackened and bronzed iron, with detailing in gold and silver and a battle scene decoration. The tsuka-ito and the sageo are 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 habaki is a one-piece brass construction. The blade is ungrooved (no bo-hi) and has a medium-length (chu) kissaki. See the Katana and Tanto pages for the Katana and Tanto details.

Paul Chen Bushido Wakizashi Features:

• Hand forged and folded blade of K120C powder steel
• Prominent Hada and Hamon
• Medium length kissaki
• Fully sharpened
• Tsuka is wrapped in brown Japanese cotton and authentic rayskin
• Blackened bronzed iron tsuba with battle scene motif
• Kojiri, koiguchi and kurikata are made of polished buffalo horn
• Wood saya is deeply lacquered in gold with inlaid brass sakura flowers
• Comes with sword bag and full maintenance kit

Measurements:

Blade length:  18 1/2"
Handle length:   5 1/2"
Overall length:  25"
Weight:  1l Lbs 10oz
Point of Balance:  4"
Width at Guard:  1.07"
Width at Tip:  .76"
Thickness at Guard:  .25"
Thickness at Tip:  .19"
Sori:  1/2"