The elegantly simple lines of the Golden Oriole Daisho (SH1018, SH1019) have long been favored by admirers of the Japanese sword. 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.

Made by Hanwei.

Key Features:

Hand forged high-carbon steel

Built for cutting

Traditional construction

Specifications:

Blade length: 27 1/4“

Handle length: 13 3/4”

Overall length: 42 1/4“

Weight: 2lb 3oz

Point of Balance: 4"

Width at Guard: 1.16"

Width at Tip: .85"

Thickness at Guard: .32"

Thickness at Tip: .26"

Sori: 3/4"

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.