The Great Wave Katana displays the Tomoe motif used frequenly for family crests and shrine decoration. The koshirae are crafted in blackened iron and feature the Tomoe mon. The blade is handforged from T10 highcarbon steel featuring a long okissaki and is differentially hardened to produce a distinctive hamon. The saya is deeply lacquered in black. The rayskin of the tsuka has a premium woven Japanese black cotton wrap with a matching sageo. See models SH5002 and SH5022 for the Great Wave Wakizashi and Tanto. Made by Hanwei. Specifications Overall 40 1/2 Blade Length 28 Handle Length 11 1/2 Weight 2lb 10oz Point of Balance 5 Width at Guard 1. 27 Width at Tip . 95 Thickness at Guard . 30 Thickness at Tip . 25 Sori 3/4 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece. Key Features Highcarbon steel Deeply lacquered black saya Ideal for cutting exercises
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