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PAUL CHEN 1015 SHINTO WAKIZASHI
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During the Muromachi period (1568-1603), the introduction of the pairing of
the Katana (the curved sword) and Wakizashi was introduced. The
Wakizashi, or the shorter companion blade to the Katana, was about 18 inches
long. Only the warrior class - the Samurai - was allowed to wear the two swords,
which remained a custom for the next several hundred years until abolished in
the 19th century.
This Wakizashi
is the companion piece to the Shinto Katana (PC1001),
with matching fittings and blade construction.
Each piece in the Shinto Daisho (PC1001
Katana & PC1015
Wakizashi) has a hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel blade with Bo-Hi. The blade
is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. The Shinto
is mounted in black and the tsuka-ito is made of premium black Japanese cotton.
The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo. A
finely rendered dragon, detailed in gold, with true front-and-back detail,
forms the black iron tsuba. The fittings are superbly antiqued adding to the
aesthetics of the set. The Shinto is supplied with a protective cloth bag
and traditional maintenance kit.
FEATURES:
• Forged High-Carbon Steel Blade
• Built for Cutting
• Traditional Construction
• Includes Traditional Maintenance Kit
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MEASUREMENTS:
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Blade
Length: 21”
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Handle
Length: 7”
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Overall
Length: 28”
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Weight:
1lb 7oz |
Price: $430.99
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