The story told by the stunning tsuba is of a mantis stealthily stalking the cricket unaware that he is himself being stalked by the Golden Oriole.

The deeply lacquered blue of the saya is repeated in the Japanese cotton tsukaito and the Oriole appears again on the kashira.

Unmistakably Hanwei quality the 14rdquo tsuka of the katana gives a superb balance to the sword allowing it to move very quickly and very freely.

Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.

Made by Hanwei.

Specifications Overall 42 1/4ldquo Blade Length 27 1/4ldquo Handle Length 14rdquo Weight 2lb 3oz Point of Balance 4 Width at Guard 1.

16 Width at Tip .

85 Thickness at Guard .

32 Thickness at Tip .

26 Sori 3/4 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Key Features Hand forged highcarbon steel Built for cutting Traditional construction