Japanese, Shinto Elite Katana Sword Hanwei

The Shinto Elite (SH6004KGE) features a hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel katana blade featuring the geometry of the Performance Series. The blade is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. The Shinto is mounted in black and the tsuka-ito is made of premium black Japanese cotton. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo. A finely rendered dragon, detailed in gold, with true front-and-back detail, forms the black iron tsuba. The fittings are superbly antiqued adding to the aesthetics of the set. The Shinto is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.
Specifications:

• 1065 High-Carbon Blade
• Premium fittings
• Traditional Construction

Overall length:  40”
Blade length:  28”
Handle length:   11”
Weight:  2lb 11oz
Point of Balance:  5"
Width at Guard:  1.38"
Width at Tip:  1.03"
Thickness at Guard:  .25"
Thickness at Tip:  .15"
Sori:  3/4"

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.