Bamboo Stick Katana - Paul Chen Hanwei

Paul Chen Bamboo Stick Katana - SH1002

In 1876, the Samurai were banned from carrying their swords. This attempt to end a thousand year tradition was not received well by the proud warrior class and the stick katana was born. Innocuous walking canes now concealed the revered blades, but the katana lived on.

The Bamboo Stick Katana combines an artfully carved bamboo scabbard and handle with a blade (nagasa) that is hand-forged in 1065 high-carbon steel and is differentially hardened using a traditional claying method. The edge hardness and resilient blade body produced by this technique embody the true secret of the Samurai sword.

Key Features:
Hand Forged and Tempered Blade
Hand Carved
Genuine Temper Line

Specifications:
Blade Length: 27 1/2"
Handle Length: 11 1/2"
Overall Length: 39 1/4"
Weight: 1 lb 13 oz
Point of Balance: 5 1/2"
Width at Guard: 1.12"
Width at Tip: 0.75"
Thickness at Guard: 0.26"
Thickness at Tip: 0.17"
Sori: 3/4"

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.