Practical Plus Tanto - Paul Chen Hanwei

Paul Chen Practical Plus Tanto - SH2259

The Practical Plus Tanto (SH2259) matches Paul Chen's Practical Plus Katana (SH2073) and Wakizashi (SH2118). The blade is hand-forged high-carbon steel and differentially hardened using a traditional claying method (HRC 60 edge, HRC 40 spine) with a medium (chu) kissaki. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent. The Practical Plus Tanto uses a flat black saya and a black cotton sageo. The tsuka has genuine ray skin (same) and the tsuka-ito is black synthetic leather for better gripping qualities. The antiqued fittings on this set are decorated in a Japanese dogwood motif with a beautiful antiqued black sunburst tsuba. A great economical tanto with fantastic quality.

Key Features:
Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Blade
Economical
Authentic Design

Specifications:
Blade Length: 11"
Handle Length: 4 1/4"
Overall Length: 16 1/2"
Weight: 13 oz
Point of Balance: 1 1/2"
Width at Guard: 1.10"
Thickness at Guard: 0.21"
Sori: 1/4"

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

This sword comes with a cotton storage bag.