Each piece in the Great wave Series (PC5002,
PC5004,
& PC5022)
is stylized with the renowned Tomoe motif. The tsuba, fuchi, & kashira
are made of black iron and marked with the Tomoe crest (mon).
The blades are
hand-forged from T10 high-carbon steel and are differentially tempered
using traditional claying methods. The temper line (hamon) is evident
and prominent. Each
piece has a deeply lacquered black saya with a one-piece brass habaki
construction.
Real ray skin (same)
is used on the tsuka, and the tsuka-ito and sageo are made of premium
woven Japanese black cotton. The katana and wakizashi are constructed
with a large o-kissaki and are ideal for cutting exercises (tameshigiri).
The handle
on the tanto is an attractive ribbed buffalo horn.
Also available as a set >>
Tsunami Set.
KEY FEATURES:
• High-carbon steel
• Deeply lacquered black saya
• Ideal for cutting exercises |
MEASUREMENTS:
• Blade Length: 6 3/4"
• Handle Length: 3 3/4" (Horn)
• Overall Length: 11 3/4"
• Blade Thickness: 1/4" tapered to 1/8" |
