Paul Chen Wind and Thunder Cutting Katana

This new cutting katana from Paul Chen is designed specifically for the martial artist that needs a sword for the demands of rigorous tameshigiri. The Wind & Thunder features a heavier and thicker blade with traditional furniture and fittings. The Wind & Thunder is fitted with the black iron Raiden tsuba and Tomoe motif fuchi and kashira. The handle is wrapped in genuine same (ray skin) and the tsuka-ito is premium Japanese black cotton. The saya is done in a traditional black laquer and the sageo is also black cotton. This sword is an excellent choice for those intereseted in batto-jutsu.

Paul Chen Wind and Thunder Katana Features:

• Hand-forged High Carbon Steel Blade
• Authentic, prominent hamon
• Real rayskin and premium Japanese cotton wrapped tsuka
• Black iron raiden tsuba
• Black iron fuchi and kashira with Tomoe motif
• Black lacquered wood saya
• Very traditional fittings
• Thick blade
• Great for Tameshigiri
• Stand not included!

Measurements:

Blade: 29 1/2"
Tsuka: 11 3/4"
Overall: 42"
Weight: 3 Lbs 5 Oz
Point of Balance: 7"
Width at guard: 1.37"
Width at tip: 1.18"
Thickness at guard: .35"
Thickness at tip: .3"
Sori: 3/4"