Bamboo Stick Katana


Key Features:
- Hand forged and tempered blade
- Hand carved
- Genuine temper line

Bamboo Stick Katana Specifications:
Overall length: 39 1/4"
Blade length: 27 1/4"
Handle length: 11 1/2"
Weight: 1 lb. 13 oz.
Point of Balance: 5 1/2"
Width at Guard: 1.12"
Width at Tip: .75"
Thickness at Guard: .26"
Thickness at Tip: .17"
Sori: 3/4"
Box height: 43 3/4"
Box width: 5 1/2"
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Paul Chen - Bamboo Stick Katana
In 1876, the Samurai were banned from carrying their swords. This attempt to end a thousand year tradition was not received well by the proud warrior class and the "stick katana" was born. Innocuous walking canes now concealed the revered blades, but the katana lived on.

The Bamboo Stick Katana combines an artfully carved bamboo scabbard and handle with a blade (nagasa) that is hand-forged in
1065 high-carbon steel and is differentially hardened using a traditional claying method. The edge hardness and resilient blade body produced by this technique embody the true secret of the Samurai sword.
 
Bamboo Stick Katana - Paul Chen
 
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