Meijin Katana - Paul Chen Hanwei

Paul Chen Meijin Katana - SH5018

The Meijin Katana is an amazing testament to CAS Hanwei quality. The blade is forged-folded T10 high-carbon steel with grooves (bo-hi) on both sides of the blade, which makes for a lighter blade and audible feedback on the cutting stroke. The blade is differentially hardened using a traditional claying method and has a beautiful grain pattern (hada) with visible layers. The Meijin has a very sharp edge and is capable of light target cutting. The tsuka is wrapped in genuine ray skin (same) and the tsuka-ito is premium black Japanese cotton. The black iron square tsuba, fuchi, & kashira are finished in a Turbulent Ocean motif. The habaki is a one-piece brass construction. The saya is finished in a beautiful black matte/gloss striped finish extending the length of the scabbard and the sageo is black cotton. The Meijin Katana represents the pinnacle of production quality for Shinken.

Key Features:
Forged-Folded High Carbon Steel Blade
Black Matte Striped Saya
Exceptional Balance

Specifications:
Blade Length: 28"
Handle Length: 10 1/2"
Overall Length: 39 1/2"
Weight: 2 lbs
Point of Balance: 5"
Width at Guard: 1.22"
Width at Tip: 0.80"
Thickness at Guard: 0.26"
Thickness at Tip: 0.19"
Sori: 3/4"

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

This sword comes with a cotton storage bag and a Paul Chen Hanwei Traditional Sword Mainenance Kit.