The Hanwei Orchid Katana is as quick as it is beautiful with a relatively light blade of folded K120C and striking koshirae.

The hamon is prominent and the hada shows distinct layers. High quality ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka, and the tsuka-ito and sageo are woven from premium Japanese cotton. The tsuba is of blackened iron, with an Orchid and Butterfly decoration inlaid in silver, brass and copper.

The saya are deeply lacquered in blue with buffalo horn koiguchi and kurikata. The fuchi, kashira and kojiri are of bronzed iron with silver and gold detailing. The habaki is of one-piece brass construction.

Specifications:

Fully functional live blade Shinken Katana "real sword"
Forged-Folded K120C High-Carbon Steel
Differential Heat-Treatment
Traditional Construction
Specifications (may vary)
Overall length: 102,87 cm, 40 1/2"
Blade length: 71,12 cm, 28"
Handle length: 29,21 cm, 11 1/2"
Weight: 985 gram, 2lb 3oz
Point of Balance: 15,24 cm, 6"
Width at Guard: 2,97 cm, 1.17"
Width at Tip: 2,04 cnm, .82"

SH1207

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.