Paul Chen Shinto Katana

Each Shinto Katana has a hand-forged 1065 high-carbon steel blade (nagasa) and is differentially tempered using a traditional claying method. The Shinto Katana is mounted in black and the tsuka-ito is made of premium black Japanese cotton. The saya is done 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 this amazing Katana. The blade features a groove (bo-hi) on both sides and are constructed with a medium length (chu) kissaki. The incredibly popular Shinto Katana is the cornerstone of the Paul Chen line of Samurai swords.

Paul Chen Shinto Katana Features:

• Forged, high carbon steel blade
• Built for cutting
• Traditional construction
• Black Iron dragon tsuba with true front and back detail
• Deeply lacquered saya
• Fully Functional
• Supplied with embroidered red sword bag and premium maintenance kit

Measurements:

BLADE LENGTH:  27 inches
HANDLE LENGTH:   11 3/4 inches
PRODUCT WIDTH:   1.15
OVERALL LENGTH:  39 1/2 inches
WEIGHT: 1 Lb 4 Oz