Hanwei Great Wave Tanto - Paul Chen swords
As all other piece of the Great Wave Series, the Tanto designed by Paul Chen is stylized with the renowned Tomoe motif. The tsuba, fuchi and the kashira are created with black iron and marked with the Tomoe crest.
The Great Wave Tanto features a T10 high-carbon steel blade and is differentially tempered using the ancient and traditional claying methods. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent. Each piece has a deeply lacquered black saya with a one-piece brass habaki construction. The handle on the tanto is an attractive ribbed buffalo horn.
Blade length: 6 3/4
Handle length: 4“
Overall length: 11 3/4“
Thickness: .280
Battle-Ready: Yes
Quality: Flawless
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