Hanwei – Great Wave Series – Katana | SH5004

Each piece in the Geat wave Series (SH5004, SH5002, & SH5022) is stylized with the renowned Tomoe motif. The tsuba, fuchi, & kashira are made of black iron and marked with the Tomoe crest (mon). The blades are hand-forged from T10 high-carbon steel and are differentially tempered using traditional claying methods. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent. Each piece has a deeply lacquered black saya with a one-piece brass habaki construction. Real ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka, and the tsuka-ito and sageo are made of premium woven Japanese black cotton. The katana and wakizashi are constructed with a large o-kissaki and are ideal for cutting exercises (tameshigiri). The handle on the tanto is an attractive ribbed buffalo horn. Overall Length: 40-1/2″ Blade: 28″ Handle: 11-1/2″ Thickness: .30″ Weight: 2lbs 10oz The images used herein are © and CAS Iberia, inc. 650 Industrial Blvd-.Sale Creek, TN. 37373 USA. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved