Paul Chen Paper Crane Wakizashi Sword
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The Paul Chen Paper Crane Daisho Wakizashi is without doubt one of the greatest achievements in sword making artistry yet available from Hanwei. The blade is crafted from Hanweis own Tamahagane steel while the fittings reflect the atmosphere of the Japanese theater. The Wakizashi name stems from the origami (the art of paper folding) cranes that decorate the striking Tsuba and Fuchi/Kashira, all of which feature highly-prized Nanako or stippled backgrounds. The Menuki feature thespian masks, a symbol shared by the Japanese theater and its western counterpart. The Saya of the Wakizashi carries a Kogai. (hair pick) The Kogai is decorated with musical instruments of the theater. The Paper Crane theme is carried to the outstanding hand woven silk Sageo, the result of many hours of skilled work on a hand loom.
Paul Chen Paper Crane Wakizashi Features:
Measurements:
Blade: 18 ¾ Tsuka: 6 ½ Overall: 26 ½ Weight: 1lb10oz
