Orchid Tanto in Kalamazoo, Michigan For Sale

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CAS Hanwei SHxxxx Orchid Tanto
The Orchid set is as quick as it is beautiful with a relatively light blade of folded K120C and striking koshirae. The hamon is prominent and the hada shows distinct layers. High quality ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka, and the tsuka-ito and sageo on all three pieces are woven from premium Japanese cotton. The saya are deeply lacquered in blue with buffalo horn koiguchi and kurikata. The fuchi, kashira and kojiri are of bronzed iron with silver and gold detailing. The habaki is of one-piece brass construction.
Features:
- Hand forged and folded steel blade
- Excellent quality
- Traditional construction
Specifications:
- Overall length: 12 3/4""
- Blade length: 7 1/2""
- Handle length: 4 1/2""
- Weight: 8oz
- Point of Balance: 1""
- Width at Guard: 1""
- Thickness at Guard: .25""
- Sori: 1/4""
- Weight in box: 2lb 4oz
- Box height: 19 1/4""
- Box width: 5"""Price: $478.72
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