Hanwei Great Wave Series Katana SH5004

CAS 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.

Great Wave Series Katana features

Overall: 40 1/2"
Blade Length: 28"
Handle Length: 11 1/2"
Weight: 2lb 10oz
Point of Balance: 5"
Width at Guard: 1.27"
Width at Tip: .95"
Thickness at Guard: .30"
Thickness at Tip: .25"
Sori: 3/4"

Functional, battle ready samurai sword.