BUSHIDO KATANA (SH1210) CAS HANWEI
The blade of the Bushido is hand-forged and folded from K120C powder steel, with a medium-length (chu) kissaki. The saya is deeply lacquered with inlaid brass cherry blossom (sakura) flowers. High quality ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka. The tsuba is crafted in blackened and bronzed iron, with detailing in gold and silver and a battle scene decoration shown in relief. The tsuka-ito and the sageo are woven from premium Japanese cotton. The fuchi and kashira are of blackened bronze with brass detailing, and the kojiri, koiguchi and kurikata are of polished buffalo horn. The habaki is a one-piece brass construction.
Bushido, or "Way of the Warrior", defines the code of conduct of an honorable Samurai must follow. Much more than a western ideal of chivalry Bushido is a way of life; in both ancient and modern times. The Koshirae of this Bushido set features various samurai battle scenes. See Models SH1211 and SH1212 for the Wakizashi and Tanto details. |
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• Overall: 40"
• Blade Length: 27 1/4"
• Handle Length: 111/2"
• Weight: 2lb 10oz
• Point of Balance: 5 1/2"
• Width at Guard: 1.21"
• Width at Tip: .95"
• Thickness at Guard: .26"
• Thickness at Tip: .20"
• Sori: 3/4"
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
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