The Paul Chen Great Wave (Tsunami ) Katana features a sharpened hand forged high carbon steel blade, genuine rayskin handle with black cord wrap, and black iron tsuba. Includes matching scabbard, cloth storage sleeve and traditional maintenance kit.

Each Great Wave Katana in the Great wave Series (SH5004, SH5002, SH5022) is stylized with the renowned Tomoe motif. The tsuba, fuchi, & kashira are made of black iron and marked with the Tomoe crest (mon).

The Great Wave Katana made by Paul Chen for Hanwei displays the Tomoe motif used frequently for family crests and shrine decoration. The koshirae are crafted in blackened iron and feature the Tomoe mon.

Each Wave Katana in our collection is expertly crafted to offer exceptional sharpness, balance, and a stunning wave-inspired design. Perfect for both seasoned collectors and new enthusiasts, these swords combine traditional Japanese craftsmanship with a unique aesthetic twist.

Mar 15, 2025 · Discover how to choose an authentic katana by examining steel quality, hamon patterns, balance, and craftsmanship. Learn key details to find the perfect sword for display, training, or cutting.

Dec 23, 2024 · The Musashi Ocean Wave Katana quickly sold out because of its excellent craftsmanship and close match to historical designs. Maker Chris Zhou shaped the sword using strong 1095 steel and added wavy patterns in the traditional Mino style.

Aug 18, 2024 · When buying a real katana or samurai sword, you need to know about different blade types like shinogi-zukuri and hira-zukuri. Look at the blade's quality, especially the wavy pattern called hamon and how curved it is. Good swords use strong, sharp steel like high-carbon or …

Whether you are a sword collector or a martial art practitioner, if you are looking for a Wave Theme Blade Japanese Samurai Swords that is a lot more than just a practice piece, you have come to the right place. Our swords are made of quality materials，each sword we make is handmade with care, fully functional, and capable of test cutting.

The katana and wakizashi are constructed with a large o-kissaki and are ideal for cutting exercises (tameshigiri). The handle on the tanto is an attractive ribbed buffalo horn. * High-carbon steel

Feb 14, 2005 · Hello, Newby's ignorant question of the day is: The traditional Japanese Katana blade has "wave" patterns that across the blade body in half. Was the...