The Orchid Wakizashi features a blade of folded K120C and striking koshirae. 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. See Models SH1207 and SH1209 for the Katana and Tanto details. Made by Hanwei. Specifications Overall 26 1/4ldquo Blade Length 18 3/4ldquo Handle Length 6 1/2rdquo Weight 1lb 4oz Point of Balance 4 Width at Guard 1. 03 Width at Tip . 67 Thickness at Guard . 22 Thickness at Tip . 17 Sori 1/2 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece. Key Features Hand forged and folded steel blades Excellent quality Traditional construction
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