Paul Chen Practical Plus Tanto
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The Hanwei Paul Chen Practical Plus Tanto (SH2259) provides a very economical cutting tanto, but uses more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is hand-forged high-carbon steel and differentially tempered using a traditional claying method (HRC 60 edge, HRC 40 spine) with a medium (chu) kissaki. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent. The Practical Plus Tanto uses a textured black saya and a black Japanese cotton sageo. The tsuka has genuine ray skin (same) and the tsuka-ito is black synthetic leather for better gripping qualities. The antiqued fittings on this set are decorated in a Japanese dogwood motif with a beautiful antiqued black sunburst tsuba. A great econimcal tanto with fantastic quality.
Paul Chen Practical Plus Tanto Features:
- Hand forged high carbon steel blade (clay tempered)
- Textured black saya
- Genuine same wrapped handle with synthetic leather grip
- Black sunburst tsuba
Measurements:
Blade length: 11, Handle length: 4 1/4, Overall length: 16 1/2, Weight: 13oz
