Hanwei – Golden Oriole Series – Katana | SH1018

It has been said that in simplicity lies great beauty, an axiom stunningly validated by the Golden Oriole Katana (1018-GT) and Wakizashi (1019-GT). 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 tsuka-ito, and the Oriole appears again on the kashira. Unmistakably Hanwei quality, the 14″ tsuka of the katana gives a superb balance to the sword, allowing it to move very quickly and very freely. Overall Length: 42-1/4″ Blade: 27-1/4″ Handle: 13-3/4″ Thickness: .28″ Weight: 2lbs 3oz The images used herein are © and CAS Iberia, inc. 650 Industrial Blvd-.Sale Creek, TN. 37373 USA. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved