Forging and heat treating a 49� blade is a tough task but the Hanwei smiths have mastered the technique and we're excited to bring you Hanwei's functional and historically accurate Hanwei Odachi. The �O� means great and we're not kidding. With an overall length of 67� there's only one way to describe this sword - HUGE! Patterned after an original from the 14th Century, when Odachi were still in use on the field of battle, this sword is a must for Japanese sword enthusiasts.
Paul Chen Hanwei Odachi Features:
Massive, hand forged blade
Fully sharpened
Differentially tempered with prominent hamon
Black Iron Tsuba
Cotton and rayskin wrapped tsuka
Metal kashira with ring
Wood saya with metal mounts
Comes with black sword bag
A true replica patterned after an original odachi
Fully functional
The Hanwei Odachi weighs in at over 6 Lbs and has an incredible 2 1/4" sori!
Measurements:
Blade: 49", Tsuka: 17 1/4", Overall: 67", Weight: 6 Lbs 1 oz, Point of balance: 11", Width at guard: 1 1/2",
Width at tip: 1 1/8", Thickness at guard: 3/8", Thickness at tip: 1/4", Sori: 2 1/4"
This Hanwei Paul Chen Odachi is on sale for over 20% off the regular price and qualifies for a 30 day money back satisfaction guarantee! Purchase this Paul Chen Odachi now and get an amazing sale price and peace of mind knowing that SamuraiSupply.com stands 100% behind their products!