Hanwei Paul Chen Orchid Tanto
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Each piece in the Paul Chen Orchid Series (SH1207, SH1208, & SH1209) has a hand-forged & folded K120C powder steel blade, differentially tempered using a traditional claying method to produce an HRC60 edge, HRC40 back. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent and the grain pattern (hada) shows distinct layers. The saya are deeply lacquered in blue. High quality ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka, and the tsuka-ito and sageo on all three pieces are woven from premium Japanese cotton. The scabbard mouth (koiguchi) and cord knob (kurikata) are of buffalo horn, and the fuchi, kashira and kojiri are of bronzed iron with silver and gold detailing. The blade collar (habaki) is a one-piece brass construction.
Paul Chen Orchid Tanto Features:
- Hand forged and Folded K120C powder steel blade (Hrc60 edge - Hrc40 back)
- Very prominent Hada and Hamon
- Premium Blue Japanese cotton Tsuka ito and sageo with rayskin underwrap
- Buffalo horn koiguchi and kurikata
- One piece brass habaki
- Deeply lacquered blue saya
- Fuchi, Kashira and Kojiri are of bronzed iron with silver and gold details
Measurements:
Blade: 7 1/2", Handle: 4 1/2", Overall: 12 3/4", Weight: 8 oz, Thickness: .25
