Paul Chen Practical XL Katana 1566 steel blade Imitation rayskin handle

Paul Chen Practical XL Katana 1566 steel blade Imitation rayskin handle. This sword manufactured by the experts at Paul Chen features blades that are forged in 1566 steel and differentially hardened in the traditional manner producing an edge hardness of HRC60 and spine hardness of HRC40. The Paul Chen Practical XL Light 1566 Carbon Steel Blade Katana is designed for multiple cuts in normal targets and comes with a removable handle that is tightly wrapped in the traditional style with imitation leather that provides a long lasting positive grip for years of tameshigiri practice to come. Specifications for Paul Chen Practical XL Katana: Overall: 40 1/2 Blade Length: 28 1/2 Handle Length: 11" Weight: 2lb 11oz Point of Balance: 5" Width at Guard: 1.43" Width at Tip: 1.08" Thickness at Guard: .26" Thickness at Tip: .15" Sori: 3/4" Features of Paul Chen Practical XL 1566 Carbon Steel Blade Katana: 1566 high carbon steel blade HRC 60-40 No bo-hi Practical tsuba Imitation leather wrapped handle Black lacquered saya Built for heavy cutting and tameshigiri Package Contents: Paul Chen Practical XL Katana w/ Imitation Leather Handle Paul Chen PC6000XPF: Practical XL Katana 1566 steel blade Imitation rayskin handle