The Paul Chen Shinto katana is hand-forged at the Hanwei forge from T10 high-carbon steel. The blade is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. This sword is mounted in black and the tsuka-ito is made of premium black Japanese cotton. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo. A finely rendered dragon, detailed in gold, with true front-and-back detail, forms the black iron tsuba. The fittings are superbly antiqued adding to the aesthetics of the set. The Shinto is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit. |
