Koi Wakizashi, with flaws

Koi Wakizashi, with flaws

Flawed, discounted item:
This katana has a rusty blade and shows signs of use. In addition, the handle on this item is not white but black (see pictures). For these reasons, this item is reduced in price.

Please note that discounted products that are expressly mentioned as flawed items are non-returnable.

It is said that a koi swims up rivers and climbs waterfalls with bravery, not unlike a Samurai warrior. It is also said that if a koi is caught, it will lie still beneath the knife, facing its death bravely like a Samurai facing a sword.

Hanwei's Koi Wakizashi by Paul Chen has a hand-forged T10 high carbon steel blade which was differentially hardened using a traditional claying method.

Made by Hanwei.

Key features:  
- Forged high carbon steel blade  
- Traditional construction

Details:    
- Blade material: T10 steel 
- Overall length: approx. 70.8 cm   
- Blade length: approx. 49.8 cm  
- Handle length: approx. 16.5 cm 
- Weight: approx. 652 g    
- Point of balance: approx. 10.8 cm from the guard
- Sori: approx. 2.5 cm       
- Manufacturer's product no.: SH2466

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece. 

Please note:
We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Please provide your birth date when ordering. We'll also need a copy of your ID-card or passport by email, scan, fax or mail.