Paul Chen/Hanwei SH1002 The Bamboo Katana Overall Length: 39-1/4"<> 27-1/4" Blade, Hand Forged & Tempered T10 Steel Blade Yellow HandleMFG'S Price $740.00  Thank you and good luck!!

Paul Chen/Hanwei SH1002 The Bamboo Katana Overall Length: 39-1/4"<> 27-1/4" Blade, Hand Forged & Tempered T10 Steel Blade Yellow HandleMFG'S Price $740.00

Paul Chen/Hanwei SH1002 Bamboo Katana Overall Length: 39.-1/4"<>27-1/4" Blade, Hand Forged & Tempered T10 Steel Blade Yellow Handle! In 1876, the Samurai were banned from carrying their swords. This attempt to end a thousand year tradition was not received well by the proud warrior class and the “stick katana” was born. Innocuous walking canes now concealed the revered blades, but the katana lived on. The Bamboo Stick Katana from Hanwei  combines an artfully carved bamboo scabbard and handle with a blade (nagasa) that is hand-forged in 1065 high-carbon steel and is differentially hardened using a traditional claying method. The edge hardness and resilient blade body produced by this technique embody the true secret of the Samurai sword. Made by Hanwei.   Key Features Hand forged and tempered blade Hand carved Genuine temper line Bamboo Katana MSRP: $740.00 Currently out of stock Made In China Specifications Overall: 39 1/4" Blade Length: 27 1/4" Handle Length: 11 1/4" Weight: 1lb 13oz Point of Balance: 5 1/2" Width at Guard: 1.12" Width at Tip: .75" Thickness at Guard: .26" Thickness at Tip: .17" Sori: 3/4" Blade Steel: 1065   Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.     Paul Chen/Hanwei SH1002 The Bamboo Katana Overall Length: 39-1/4"<> 27-1/4" Blade, Hand Forged & Tempered T10 Steel Blade Yellow HandleMFG'S Price $740.00 "World Wide SPECIAL" "GET ONE BEFORE THEY ARE ALL GONE" "Made In China"