Check the listing for details. Orchid Katana. Condition: New. Listed at 1952.61 USD. Orchid Katana Orchid Katana Paul Chens Orchid Katana by Hanwei is a work of art in both beauty and speed. Its blade, made of bent K120C steel, is relatively light and features a prominent hamon and distinct fairy layers. In addition, its koshirae is eye-catching and elegant. The tsuka is wrapped with high quality stingray leather, and both tsuka-ito and sageo are woven with premium Japanese cotton. The tsuba, made of blackened iron, features orchid and butterfly motifs inlaid with silver, brass and copper. The saya, deeply lacquered in blue, features buffalo horn details and is equipped with koiguchi and kurikata. In addition, the fuchi, kashira and kojiri are made of bronzed iron with silver and gold details. The habaki, a one-piece brass construction, completes this impressive samurai sword. Highlighting its medium-length kissaki, Hanweis Paul Chen Orchid Katana by Paul Chen is an exceptional choice for collectors and martial arts enthusiasts looking for an impressive and functional sword. Details: Overall length: approx. 102.9 cm. Blade length: approx. 71.1cm. Handle length: approx. 29.2 cm. Blade material: powder coated steel K120C. Hand forged and bent steel blade. Differential heat treatment. Traditional construction. Break-even point: approx. 15.2 cm from the protection. Blade width in protection: approx. 3 cm. Blade width at tip: approx. 2.1 cm. Thickness of the blade in the protection: approx. 6 mm. Blade thickness at the tip: approx. 4 mm. Soros: approx. 1.9 cm. Weight: approx. 992 g. Manufactured by Hanwei.