This sword is one of four exciting versions of the stick sword of Zatoichi, the legendary blind Samurai. The ever-popular black SH1014, with its fully tempered carbon steel blade is joined by the SH2298, featuring the same blade but with the red lacquered scabbard seen in many of Zatoichi’s screen adventures. The SH2267 features a fully-forged straight Katana blade, housed in a natural hardwood scabbard and handle combination, while the superbly folded blade of the SH2114 is housed in exquisite rosewood. Made by Hanwei. Carbon steel with etched temper line blade Red Lacquered Scabbard High Quality Overall length: 32 ½” Blade length: 22” Handle length: 9 ½” Weight: 1lb 3oz Point of Balance: 5 1/2″ Width at Guard: .96″ Width at Tip: .70″ Thickness at Guard: .25″ Thickness at Tip: .17″ Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
