Blade in Shirasaya- Folded with Bo-Hi - Paul Chen

Blade in Shirasaya- Folded with Bo-Hi - Paul Chen Review

For those wishing to build a custom Samurai sword, we offer these bare blades in shirasaya. All are forged and differentially hardened in the same traditional fashion as the "forged" and "forged & folded" line of swords. ; ; The XC-4901HS has the same geometry as the Shinto Classic blade but is ungrooved to facilitate its use in building a cutting sword. The XC-1321HS folded steel blade is that used on the Tiger Katana and includes the grooves (bo-hi) featured on that piece, while the XC-0321HS is the same blade without grooves. ; ; Key Features: ; - Hand forged and folded powder steel blade ; - Differentially tempered ; - Preifitted Habaki ; ; Specifications: ; Overall length: 40 3/4" ; Blade length: 29 3/4" ; Handle length: 10" ; Weight: 1 lb. 13 oz. ; Width at Guard: 1.25" ; Width at Tip: .88" ; Thickness at Guard: .28" ; Thickness at Tip: .21" ; Sori: 3/4" ; Box height: 44" ; Box width: 5 1/2" ; ; Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.