Golden Oriole Katana It has been said that in simplicity lies great beauty, an axiom stunningly validated by the Golden Oriole Katana (1018-GT) and Wakizashi (1019-GT). The story told by the stunning tsuba is of a mantis stealthily stalking the cricket, unaware that he is himself being stalked by the Golden Oriole. The deeply lacquered blue of the saya is repeated in the Japanese cotton tsuka-ito, and the Oriole appears again on the kashira. Unmistakably Hanwei quality, the 14" tsuka of the katana gives a superb balance to the sword, allowing it to move very quickly and very freely. Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.

KEY FEATURES:
Hand forged high-carbon steel
Built for cutting
Traditional construction

MEASUREMENTS:
BLADE LENGTH: 28 ¼”
HANDLE LENGTH: 14 1/2”
OVERALL LENGTH: 42 ¾”
WEIGHT: 2lb 11oz
WEIGHT IN BOX: 6lb 1oz
BOX HEIGHT: 47 3/4”
BOX WIDTH: 5 1/2”