Golden Oriole Katana

Delight in the Golden Katana Oriole

Golden oriole katana

The elegant shape of the Paul Chen/Hanwei Golden Oriole Katana has long been very popular among lovers of Japanese swords.

Its stunningly beautiful tsuba tells the tale of a praying mantis that ambushes a cricket, but is unaware that it itself is being attacked by an oriole (also known as a goldamsel in German) is hunted. The deep blue of the lacquered saya is repeated in the Japanese cotton tsuka-ito , and a praying mantis motif adorns the kashira . In unmistakable Hanwei quality, the approximately 36 cm long tsuka ensures excellent balance, giving the sword both agility and great manoeuvrability. to protect the sword. Each katana comes with a matching cloth scabbard and a Japanese sword care set.

You can complete your collection with the matching golden oriole wakizashi (item number sh1019).

From hanwei.

Special features:
- Hand forged carbon steel blade
- Traditional manufacturing

Details:
- Blade material: T10 carbon steel
- Total length: approx. 107.3 cm
- Blade length: approx. 69.2 cm.
- Handle length: approx. 14"
- Weight: approx.
- Center of gravity: approx. 10.2 cm in front of the guard
- Blade width at guard: approx.
- Blade width at tip: approx. 2.2 cm
- Blade thickness at guard: approx. 8 mm
- Blade thickness at tip: approx. 7 mm
- Manufacturer item number: sh1018

The above specifications may vary slightly from sample to sample.

Please note:
This item is only sold to persons over 18 years of age. Please enter your date of birth on our order form. We also require a copy of your ID, driving licence or similar by email, scan, fax or post.

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