Hanwei Paul Chen Tea Culture Wakizashi
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In Japan the traditional method of serving tea is a celebrated art form in itself. This highly ritualized ceremony is an involved process, the most elaborate of which can last hours and is reserved for the most distinguished of guests. The Hanwei Paul Chen Tea Culture Daisho (SH2331, SH2332) captures the essence of this important tradition. The Katana and Wakizashi are built upon a traditional Shinogi Zukuri style blade with Bo-Hi. The high-carbon blade is hand forged and differentially hardened using the traditional clay method. The Koshirae (furniture) feature the typical elements present in a Japanese tea ceremony. The handle of the Tea Culture Wakizashi is wrapped with suede leather in a Katati Make (battle wrap) style.
Paul Chen Tea Culture Wakizashi Features:
- Authentically constructed
- Hand forged and differentially (clay) tempered high carbon steel blade
- Shinogi Zukuri style blade
- Prominent hamon
- Ceremonial tea tsuba and menuki
- Suede leather and rayskin wrapped tsuka done in the Katati Make style (Battle wrap)
- Black lacquered wood saya
- Fully functional
- Comes with cotton sword bag
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