Hanwei Paul Chen Great Wave Tanto SH5022

The Great Wave Tanto from Paul Chen of Hanwei displays the Tomoe motif used frequenly for family crests and shrine decoration. The koshirae are crafted in blackened iron and feature the Tomoe mon. The blade is hand-forged from T10 high-carbon steel and is differentially hardened to produce a distinctive hamon. The tanto`s tsuka is crafted in ribbed buffalo horn and the saya is deeply lacquered in black. See models SH5004 and SH5002 for the Great Wave Katana and Wakizashi.

Overall: 11 3/4“
Blade Length: 6 3/4
Handle Length: 4“
Weight: 10oz
Thickness at Guard: .280
Blade Steel: T10

Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.

• High-carbon steel blade
• Deeply lacquered black saya
• Ribbed buffalo horn