Golden Oriole Katana

Classic Japanese Samurai Sword from Paul Chen

The elegantly simple lines of the Paul Chen / Hanwei Golden Oriole Katana have long been favored by admirers of the Japanese sword. The story told by the stunning tsuba is of a mantis stealthily stalking the cricket, unaware that he is himself being stalked by the Golden Oriole. The deeply lacquered blue of the saya is repeated in the Japanese cotton tsuka-ito, and the Oriole appears again on the kashira. Unmistakably Hanwei quality, the 14” tsuka of the katana gives a superb balance to the sword, allowing it to move very quickly and very freely. Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.

Collect the set; a samurai wore two swords, the matching Wakizashi is also available to complete your collection.

Key Features:

Hand forged high-carbon steel
Built for cutting
Traditional construction
Overall: 42 1/4", 107,32 cm
Blade Length: 27 1/4", 69,22 cm
Handle Length: 14", 35,56 cm
Weight: 2lb 3oz, 985 gram
Point of Balance: 4", 10,16 cm
Width at Guard: 1.16", 2,95 cm
Width at Tip: .85", 2,16 cm
Thickness at Guard: .32", 82 mm
Thickness at Tip: .26", 66 mm
Sori: 3/4", 1,91 cm
Blade Steel: T10

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.