Lawrance Ordnance
802 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
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LFD 404021238
Hanwei Japanese Golden Oriole Katana (SH1018)
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| Specifications | |
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| Overall Length | 42 1/4" |
| Blade Length | 27 1/4" |
| Handle Length | 13 3/4" |
| Weight | 2lb 3oz |
| Point of Balance | 4" |
| Width at Guard | 1.16" |
| Width at Tip | .85" |
| Thickness at Guard | .32" |
| Thickness at Tip | .26" |
| Sori | 3/4" |
The elegantly simple lines of the Golden Oriole Daisho (SH1018, SH1019) have long been favored by admirers of the Japanese sword. The story told by the stunning tsuba is of a mantis stealthily stalking the cricket, unaware that he is himself being stalked by the Golden Oriole. The deeply lacquered blue of the saya is repeated in the Japanese cotton tsuka-ito, and the Oriole appears again on the kashira. Unmistakably Hanwei quality, the 14” tsuka of the katana gives a superb balance to the sword, allowing it to move very quickly and very freely. Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.
- $999.00
In Stock
The name of Hanwei, and that of its founder Paul Chen, engender an image of fine functional swords and historical weaponry. Based in Dalian, China, Hanwei manages to combine traditional craftsmanship with modern tooling and metallurgy, in a way that enables it to supply a world-wide market while meeting or exceeding the quality of custom-made products. Read more on the history of Hanwei.
