Hanwei Paul Chen Practical Plus Katana

Hanwei Paul Chen Samurai Swords Practical Plus Katana

The Practical Plus Katana provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana (SH1070), but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially tempered (HRC60 edge, HRC40 back) and the hamon is prominent. The Practical Plus features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a wrap (Tsuka-Ito) specially developed for its gripping qualities. The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron.

Key Features:
High carbon forged blade
Fully functional
Differential tempering

Specifications:
Overall 40 1/2" 
Blade Length: 27 inch
Handle Length: 12 1/4”
Weight: 2lb 5oz
Point of Balance: 5 1/2"
Width at Guard: 1.21"
Width at Tip: .90"
Thickness at Guard: .28"
Thickness at Tip: .21"
Sori: 3/4"
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.