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.

Features:

- Hand forged high-carbon steel
- Built for cutting
- Traditional construction

Specifications:

- Overall length: 27 1/2"
- Blade length: 20"
- Handle length: 6 3/4"
- Weight: 1lb 10oz
- Point of Balance: 4"
- Width at Guard: 1.07"
- Width at Tip: .75"
- Thickness at Guard: .28"
- Thickness at Tip: .20"
- Sori: 1/2"
- Weight in box: 4lb 7oz
- Box height: 32 1/2"
- Box width: 5 3/4"