Paul Chen Tea Culture Katana

SH2331 -- Tea Culture Katana
Partner Exclusive

In Japan the traditional method of serving tea is a celebrated art form in itself. This highly ritualized ceremony is an involved process, the most elaborate of which can last hours and is reserved for the most distinguished of guests. The Paul Chen Tea Culture Katana captures the essence of this important tradition. The Katana is built upon a traditional Shinogi Zukuri style blade with Bo-Hi. The high-carbon blade is hand forged and differentially hardened using the traditional clay method. The Koshirae (furniture) feature the typical elements present in a Japanese tea ceremony. The handle is wrapped with suede leather in a Katati Make (battle wrap) style.

Made by Hanwei.

Paul Chen Tea Culture Katana Features:

• Hand forged and differentially (clay) tempered high carbon steel blade
• Shinogi Zukuri style blade
• Prominent hamon
• Ceremonial tea tsuba and menuki
• Suede leather and rayskin wrapped tsuka done in the Katati Make style (Battle wrap)
• Black lacquered wood saya
• Fully functional
• Comes with cotton sword bag

Measurements:

Blade: 29"
Tsuka: 12"
Overall: 43"
Weight: 2 Lbs 9 Oz
Point of Balance: 5"
Width at guard: 1.24"
Width at tip: .86"
Thickness at guard: .32"
Thickness at tip: .25"
Sori: 3/4"