Hanwei Paul Chen Practical Plus Tanto
Details
Hanwei Paul Chen Samurai Swords Practical Plus Tanto
The Practical Plus Tanto (SH2259) provides a very economical cutting tanto, but uses more traditional fittings and construction methods.
The blade is hand-forged high-carbon steel and differentially tempered using a traditional claying method (HRC 60 edge, HRC 40 spine) with a medium (chu) kissaki. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent.
The Practical Plus Tanto uses a flat black saya and a black Japanese cotton sageo. The tsuka has genuine ray skin (same) and the tsuka-ito is black synthetic leather for better gripping qualities. The antiqued fittings on this set are decorated in a Japanese dogwood motif with a beautiful antiqued black sunburst tsuba.
A great econimcal tanto with fantastic quality.
Key Features
High carbon forged blade
Differentially tempered
Fully functional
Specifications
Overall: 16 1/2“
Blade Length: 11“
Handle Length: 4 1/4“
Weight: 13oz
Point of Balance: 1 1/2"
Width at Guard: 1.10"
Thickness at Guard: .21"
Sori: 1/4"
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.