CAS Hanwei Wind and Thunder Katana Sword, Black, Overall: 42“ Blade Length: 29 1/2“ Handle Length: 11 3/4” Weight: 3lb 5oz

The Katana of the wind and Thunder set by Paul chen/hanwei is designed specifically for the Martial artist who needs a sword to meet the demands of heavy target cutting. The Katana features a heavier and thicker blade with traditional furniture and fittings. The Raiders tsuba is crafted in blackened stainless steel and the fuchi and kashira feature a tomoe Motif. The tsuba is wrapped in genuine same (Ray skin) and the tsuka-ito is premium Japanese black cotton. The saya is finished in a traditional black laquer with a black cotton sageo. The Katana is an excellent choice for batto-jutsu practitioners. See hanwei models Sh5024 for the companion short sword, the wind and Thunder wakizashi. Overall: 42" blade length: 29 1/2" handle length: 11 3/4" weight: 3lb 5oz point of balance: 7" width at guard: 1.37" width at tip: 1.18" thickness at guard: 35" thickness at tip: 3" sori: 3/4" blade steel: T10