Tori XL Katana - Paul Chen Hanwei

Paul Chen Tori XL Katana - SH6007XFF

The Tori katana combines truly elegant furniture and a powder-steel folded blade with the functionality of our Performance Series. The Tori features a Flying Crane themed Tsuba and Fuchi/Kashira while the Menuki are Kabuto or Japanese helmets. The high quality brown leather Tsuka-ito is wrapped over black Same. The Saya is wrapped at the mouth with black-lacquered rattan and then finished in a textured brown. The Tori is available in three folded steel cutting blade profiles and three Iaito blade lengths.

XL Katana Blade: Heavy Competitive Cutting:
Designed strictly for competitive cutting, Paul Chen's XL Katana blades incorporate the geometry, strength, weight and profile needed for successful cuts on substantial targets. Featuring differential heat treatment and a narrow edge angle, these wide blades will reward good technique with clean cuts and excellent durability.

Key Features:
Folded Steel Blade
Premium Fittings
Built for Martial Artists

Specifications:
Blade Length: 28 1/2"
Handle Length: 11"
Overall Length: 40 1/2"
Weight: 2 lb 11 oz
Point of Balance: 5"
Width at Guard: 1.44"
Width at Tip: 1.12"
Thickness at Guard: 0.24"
Thickness at Tip: 0.13"
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.