Key Features:
- Thick & Heavy Blade
- Hand-forged High Carbon Steel Blade
- Great for Tameshigiri
The Katana of the Wind and Thunder set by Paul Chen / Hanwei is designed specifically for the martial artist who needs a sword to meet the demands of heavy target cutting. The katana features a heavier and thicker blade with traditional furniture and fittings. The Raiden tsuba is crafted in blackened stainless steel and the fuchi and kashira feature a Tomoe motif. The tsuka is wrapped in genuine same (ray skin) and the tsuka-ito is premium Japanese black cotton. The saya is finished in a traditional black laquer with a black cotton sageo. The Katana is an excellent choice for batto-jutsu practitioners. See Hanwei models SH5024 for the companion short sword, the Wind and Thunder Wakizashi.
Key Features:
Wind and Thunder Katana
MSRP: $990.00
Overall: 42"
Blade Length: 29 1/2"
Handle Length: 11 3/4"
Weight: 3lb 5oz
Point of Balance: 7“
Width at Guard: 1.37"
Width at Tip: 1.18"
Thickness at Guard: .35"
Thickness at Tip: .3"
Sori: 3/4"
Blade Steel: T10
Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.