The hamon is prominent and the hada shows distinct layers.

High quality ray skin same is used on the tsuka and the tsukaito and sageo is woven from premium Japanese cotton.

The tsuba is of blackened iron with an Orchid and Butterfly decoration inlaid in silver brass and copper.

The saya is deeply lacquered in blue with buffalo horn koiguchi and kurikata.

The fuchi kashira and kojiri are crafted in bronzed iron with silver and gold detailing.

The habaki is of onepiece brass construction.

The blade features a mediumlength chu kissaki.

See Models SH1208 and SH1209 for details of the Orchid Wakizashi and Tanto.

Made by Hanwei.

Specifications Overall 40 1/2ldquo Blade Length 28ldquo Handle Length 11 1/2rdquo Weight 2lb 3oz Point of Balance 6 Width at Guard 1.

17 Width at Tip .

82 Thickness at Guard .

24 Thickness at Tip .

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

Key Features Hand forged and folded steel blade Excellent quality Traditional construction