Golden Oriole

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.

Katana Specs

BLADE LENGTH:  27 1/4“
HANDLE LENGTH:   13 3/4”
OVERALL LENGTH:  42 1/4“
WEIGHT:  2lb 3oz
THICKNESS:  .280
 

Wakizashi Specs

BLADE LENGTH:  20“
HANDLE LENGTH:   6 3/4”
PRODUCT WIDTH:   1.10
OVERALL LENGTH:  27 1/2“
WEIGHT:  1lb 10oz
THICKNESS:  .270