Product Description

The handemade folded blade of the Tonbo katana is hand-forged and folded from powder steel, with a medium-length (chu) kissaki. This is an extremely high quality way of producing a sword which results in amazing quality that will last forever. The saya is made of a deep black lacquer with gold dragonflies on it. The tsuka has authentic and high quality ray skin (same). The tsuka-ito handle wrap of the katana is made of premium purple Japanese cotton. The tsuba handguard is crafted in black iron, with detailing in gold and bronze and an exquisite dragonfly scene decoration which makes these samurai swords really stand out. The silk sageo is lovely and this piece and is elegently woven in dark blue and black. The fuchi and kashira are black and with bronze and brass details, and the kojiri, koiguchi and kurikata are of made of polished buffalo horn. The habaki is a one-piece brass construction.

This is one of the finest katana that Hanwei produces. Not only is it authentic, battle ready, and extremely strong folded steel, it has a unique look that collectors will appreciate. There is also a matching wakizashi so you can have a pair.

Overall: 42 1/8"
Blade Length: 28"
Handle Length: 12 1/2"
Weight: 2lb 5oz
Point of Balance: 4 5/8"
Sori: 1"