Hanwei Paul Chen Miyamoto Musashi Daito
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Miyamoto Musashi, arguably the most famous swordmaster in Japanese history, fought more than 60 duels before retiring and writing his famous treatise on swordplay, the "Book of Five Rings". Musashi was well above average height and his Daito (long sword) was made to match his size. Development of the two-sword style of swordplay, with the Daito (long sword) and Wakizashi being used together, is credited to Musashi. The Hanwei reproduction of the Miyamoto Musashi Daito is faithful to the original down to the famous double-ring iron tsubas. The Miyamoto Musashi Katana is mounted in black, with a new fingerprintless finish on the saya, and the tsuka-ito is in leather over ray skin. The blade now has a long blood groove and is hand-forged in high-carbon steel and is edge-tempered using the traditional clay tempering method, resulting in a distinct hamon. Edge hardness is 60HRC, back hardness 40HRC. The grip is double-pegged to the tang for safety. Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.
Paul Chen Miyamoto Musashi Daito Features:
- Hand Forged high carbon steel blade with Hi
- Clay tempered - prominent hamon
- Edge Hardness: 60 HRC Mune: 40HRC
- Leather tsuka ito over authentic rayskin
- Black saya with "fingerprintless finish"
- Built for cutting
- Traditional construction
Measurements:
Blade: 30 1/4" , Handle: 14 3/4" , Overall: 45", Weight: 2lb 15oz
