Paul Chen Bamboo Stick Katana sharpened hand forged and tempered high carbon ste Bamboo handle

Paul Chen Bamboo Stick Katana sharpened hand forged and tempered high carbon ste Bamboo handle. This sword manufactured by the experts at Paul Chen 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. With an edge hardness and resilient blade body the Paul Chen Handcarved Bamboo Stick Katana embodies the true secret of the Samurai sword. Specifications for Paul Chen Handcarved Bamboo Stick Katana: Overall: 39 1/4 Blade Length: 27 1/4 Handle Length: 11 1/4 Weight: 1 lbs 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" Features of Paul Chen Bamboo Stick Katana w/ Handforged Blade: Hand forged 1065 high carbon steel blade Differentially tempered Hand carved bamboo handle Lady bug button release Hand carved bamboo saya Great discussion sword Package Contents: Paul Chen Bamboo Stick Katana Paul Chen PC1002: Bamboo Stick Katana sharpened hand forged and tempered high carbon ste Bamboo handle