The Koi Wakizashi from Paul Chen has a hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel blade. The blade on this is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. The Koi Wakizashi is mounted in black and white and features black same, the tsuka-ito is made of premium white Japanese cotton. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black and white striped cotton sageo. A finely rendered Koi, with true front-and-back detail, forms the black iron tsuba. The fittings are superbly antiqued adding to the aesthetics of the piece. The Koi Wakizashi from Hanwei is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.
It is said that a Koi swims up rivers and climbs waterfalls with bravery not unlike a Samurai warrior. As well, it is said that if a Koi is caught, it will lie still beneath the knife, facing its death bravely like a Samurai facing a sword.
Key Features:
Forged high-carbon steel blade
Built for Cutting
Traditional Construction
SPECIFICATIONS
Overall: 27 7/8"
Blade Length: 19 5/8"
Handle Length: 6 1/2"
Weight: 1lb 7oz
Point of Balance: 4 1/4"
Sori: 1"
Blade Steel: T10
Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.