Orchid Tanto (SH2109)
Our Orchid Tanto is as quick as it is beautiful with a relatively light 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 tsuka-ito and sageo on all three pieces are woven from premium Japanese cotton. The saya are deeply lacquered in blue with buffalo horn koiguchi and kurikata. The fuchi, kashira and kojiri are of bronzed iron with silver and gold detailing. The habaki is of one-piece brass construction. (See matching Orchid Katana and Wakizashi details.)
Orchid Tanto Features:
- Hand forged and folded steel blade
- Excellent quality
- Traditional construction
Specifications: (inches)
- Blade length: 7 1/2
- Handle length: 4 1/2
- Overall length: 12 3/4
- Weight: 8oz
- Point of Balance: 1
- Width at Guard: 1
- Thickness at Guard: .25
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Functional Swords / Battle-Ready Swords
Other swords might have blades that are strong, but their swords lack balance and beauty. (They do not compare to a Hanwei!). Made of high-carbon steel and quality craftsmanship, Hanwei Japanese Swords are of the very best quality.
Hanwei-Paul Chen
If you are not familiar with Hanwei swords made by Paul Chen, here is a summary. These are likely the best brand of professional swords made today. Fully functional and battle-ready, this line of swords is highly sought after by professionals who use swords.
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Why are Hanwei Japanese swords so special?
Hanwei follows strict guidelines for blade geometry and surface finish to determine the correct design that will match the intended function. Heavy cutting, fast cutting, multiple use, and Iaito all require different geometry in terms of length, weight, balance, curvature, procussion point and finish. The quality of Hanwei fittings are also given equal detail and craftsmanship. All of these factors are considered from forging to final polishing. Samurai swords by Hanwei are now regarded as state of the art, and offer the martial artist and collector an unparalleled opportunity to own a fine quality sword.
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