DescriptionPaul Chen Practical Katana Sword by HanweiItem # SH1070 The Paul Chen Practical Katana SwordThe ever-popular Paul Chen Practical Katana gives the martial artist the opportunity to own and use a Hanwei sword at the cost of an economy sword. The blade is forged and differentially hardened, using the same process as the more expensive blades and producing an HRC60 edge and HRC40 back. The temper line is authentic and prominent. Cost savings are effected by using fittings which, while making no claims to authenticity, are very strongly built to withstand the rigors of cutting exercises in the dojo.This fully functional Japanese Katana sword is tailored to meet the demands of reenactment and stage combat.Overall Length: 39 1/2″Sword Weight: 2 lbs 6 ozBlade Length: 27 1/4″Handle Length: 11 1/4″Blade Material: 1566 High-carbon forged steel blade, Differentially HardenedExcellent handling and balancePoint of Balance: 5 3/4″Width at Guard: 1.22″Width at Tip: 0.87″Thickness at Guard: 0.27″Thickness at Tip: 0.18″Sori: 3/4″Specs will vary slightly from piece to pieceScabbard: includedFactory: Hanwei ChinaDesigner: Paul ChenRated: Fully Functional
