Paul Chen Tiger Katana

Each Paul Chen Tiger Katana has a hand-forged and folded ASSAB-K120C powder steel blade, differentially tempered to produce an HRC60 edge, HRC40 back and a distinctive hamon. Saya are deeply lacquered in black, with inlaid brass bamboo leaves. The ray skin used on the tsuka is of the highest quality, and the tsuka-ito and sageo on all three pieces are woven from best quality Japanese cotton. The Fuchi, Kashira, Kojiri, Koiguchi and Kurigata are all made from blackened bronzed iron, selectively detailed in gold. The Tsuba of the Tiger Katana are made from blackened iron, with a tiger inlaid in brass. The Habaki is of one-piece brass construction. The blades are grooved on both sides, with a short Kissaki.

Paul Chen Classic Tiger Katana Features:

• Hand forged and folded K120C powder steel blade (HRC60 Ha - HRC40 Back)
• Prominent Hamon
• Japanese cotton tsuka ito with rayskin underlay
• Black lacquered saya with inlaid brass bamboo leaves
• Blackened bronze Fuchi, Kashira Kojiri, Koiguchi and kurigata with gold details
• Blackened iron tsuba with brass inlaid tiger
• One piece brass habaki

Measurements:

Blade: 29 3/4"
Handle: 13 3/4"
Overall: 44 1/2"
Weight: 2 Lbs 12 Oz