Classic Tiger Katana
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The return of a classic .. our Tiger Katana from Hanwei is nostalgic reissue of the original (SH1204) folded steel katana made in the early 2000s. The specifications are painstakingly reproduced for accurancy.
The 29 3/4" K120C powder steel blade is differentially tempered with a traditional claying method to the grain patter (hada) showing distinct layers. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent. the blade features groove (bo-hi) on both sides. The tsuba is made from blackened iron depicting a "stalking tiger" inlaid in brass. The ray skin (same) is covered on the handle (tsuka) with Japanese Cotton. The saya is deeply lacquered in black and inlaid with brass bamboo leaves.
Made by Hanwei.
Overall: 44 1/2"
Blade Length: 29 3/4"
Handle Length: 13 3/4"
Weight: 2 lbs 11 oz
Thickness at Guard: .28"
Sori: 7/8"
Blade Steel: K120C
Hrc Edge: 60
Hrc Back: 40
The 29 3/4" K120C powder steel blade is differentially tempered with a traditional claying method to the grain patter (hada) showing distinct layers. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent. the blade features groove (bo-hi) on both sides. The tsuba is made from blackened iron depicting a "stalking tiger" inlaid in brass. The ray skin (same) is covered on the handle (tsuka) with Japanese Cotton. The saya is deeply lacquered in black and inlaid with brass bamboo leaves.
Made by Hanwei.
Overall: 44 1/2"
Blade Length: 29 3/4"
Handle Length: 13 3/4"
Weight: 2 lbs 11 oz
Thickness at Guard: .28"
Sori: 7/8"
Blade Steel: K120C
Hrc Edge: 60
Hrc Back: 40
- 29 3/4" Forged & Folded Steel Blade
Traditional Handle Construction
Classic Reissue of the orignal Tiger Katana
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Returns are accepted within 15 days of receiving your order. If you need to make an exchange/return, please email us at returns@armorvenue.com within 15 days of receiving your order and we will authorize it and send you a return form to fill out and put in the return box. We allow exchanges and returns for store credit up to 30 days after receiving the order. Please go to our Return Policy page for full details.
Returns are accepted within 15 days of receiving your order. If you need to make an exchange/return, please email us at returns@armorvenue.com within 15 days of receiving your order and we will authorize it and send you a return form to fill out and put in the return box. We allow exchanges and returns for store credit up to 30 days after receiving the order. Please go to our Return Policy page for full details.