Brave samurai, you stalk after your prey, knowing that you shall claim victory in battle. You wield the Golden Oriole Katana. Made from T10 high-carbon steel, this functional samurai sword has a curved blade, typical of Japanese swords. A fuller runs down the length of the blade. It has a visible temper-line and a great balance.
The cutting sword features a brass blade collar before the black tsuba. It features a cutout design. The design depicts an oriole looking at a preying mantis that is hunting a cricket. The three animals have golden eyes.
The hilt continues with a wrapped handle. Blue Japanese cotton wraps around the cream grip. The 14-inch grip ends with a pommel that features another oriole.
Finally, this sword comes with a blue lacquered scabbard. The scabbard features a black cotton cord wrapping, or sageo, at the top. In addition, this sword comes with a cloth bag and a maintenance kit. This Japanese katana is ideal for wielding at a reenactment or sword practice. You can add it to any sword collection.
Key Features:
- Fully functional
- Features a traditional construction
- Hand forged T10 high-carbon steel
- Built for cutting
- Includes katana, protective cloth bag, and traditional maintenance kit
- Made by Hanwei.
Measurements:
- Overall Length: 42.25 Inches
- Blade Length: 27.25 Inches
- Handle Length: 13.75 Inches
- Blade Width: 0.85-1.16 Inches
- Thickness at Guard: 0.32 Inches
- Thickness at Tip: 0.26 Inches
- Point of Balance: 4 Inches
- Weight: 2 Pounds 3 Ounces
- Sori: 0.75 Inches
Specs will differ slightly from piece to piece
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