Matching the SH 1018 Golden Oriole Katana, the Wakizashi features a deeply lacquered blue saya and Japanese cotton tsuka-ito, and the Oriole appears again on the koshirae. The blade is hand-forged in high-carbon steel and is edge-tempered to display a distinct hamon. Edge hardness is HRC60, back hardness HRC40.Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.
Made by Hanwei.
Specifications
Overall: 27 1/2“
Blade Length: 20“
Handle Length: 6 3/4”
Weight: 1lb 10oz
Point of Balance: 4"
Width at Guard: 1.07"
Width at Tip: .75"
Thickness at Guard: .28"
Thickness at Tip: .20"
Sori: 1/2"
Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.
Key Features
- Hand forged high-carbon steel
- Built for cutting
- Traditional construction