Hanwei SH1019 Golden Oriole Wakizashi

Matching the Paul Chen SH 1018 Golden Oriole Katana, the Wakizashi features a deeply lacquered blue saya and Japanese cotton tsuka-ito, and the Oriole appears again on the koshirae. The blade from the Hanwei factory is hand-forged in high-carbon steel and is edge-tempered to display a distinct hamon. Edge hardness is HRC60, back hardness HRC40.Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.

Overall: 27 1/2“
Blade Length: 20“
Handle Length: 6 3/4”
Weight: 1lb 10oz
Point of Balance: 4"
Width at Guard: 1.07"
Width at Tip: .75"
Thickness at Guard: .28"
Thickness at Tip: .20"
Sori: 1/2"

Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.

• Hand forged high-carbon steel
• Built for cutting
• Traditional construction