Product Description

This is the sister sword to the Koi Katana that has been a huge hit. Just the looks of this katana alone have made it really popular. But this is not just a good looking sword, it is highly functional. It is forged with T0 high carbon steel that makes it a step above the competition. It has a durable construction that will last forever and can be a family heirloom. The Koi Wakizashi from Paul Chen has a hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel blade. The blade on this is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. The Koi Wakizashi is mounted in black and white and features black same, the tsuka-ito is made of premium white Japanese cotton. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black and white striped cotton sageo. A finely rendered Koi, with true front-and-back detail, forms the black iron tsuba. The fittings are superbly antiqued adding to the aesthetics of the piece. The Koi Wakizashi from Hanwei is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit. It is said that a Koi swims up rivers and climbs waterfalls with bravery not unlike a Samurai warrior. As well, it is said that if a Koi is caught, it will lie still beneath the knife, facing its death bravely like a Samurai facing a sword. Overall: 27 7/8" Blade Length: 19 5/8" Handle Length: 6 1/2" Weight: 1lb 7oz Point of Balance: 4 1/4" Sori: 1"