Great Wave Katana
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.
KEY FEATURES:
High-carbon steel
Deeply lacquered black saya
Ideal for cutting exercises
MEASUREMENTS:
HANDLE LENGTH: 11 1/2"
OVERALL LENGTH: 40 1/2"
WEIGHT: 2lbs 10 oz
THICKNESS: .30"