Hanwei SH1001 Shinto Katana

Overall: 39 1/2“
Blade Length: 27“
Handle Length: 11 1/4”
Weight: 1lb 14oz
Thickness at Guard: .260

Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.

Key Features:

• Forged high-carbon steel blade
• Built for cutting
• Traditional construction

The Shinto Katana from Paul Chen  has a hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel blade with Bo-Hi. The blade on this katana is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. The Shinto Katana is mounted in black and the tsuka-ito is made of premium black Japanese cotton. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo. A finely rendered dragon, detailed in gold, with true front-and-back detail, forms the black iron tsuba. The fittings are superbly antiqued adding to the aesthetics of the piece. The Shinto katana from Hanwei  is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.