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The elegantly simple lines of the Golden Oriole Daisho (SSCH-8101HS, SSCH-9101HS have long been favored by admirers of the Japanese sword. The story told by the stunning tsuba is of a mantis stealthily stalking the cricket, unaware that he is himself being stalked by the Golden Oriole.
The deeply lacquered blue of the saya is repeated in the Japanese cotton tsuka-ito, and the Oriole appears again on the kashira. Of unmistakable quality, the 14" tsuka of the katana gives a superb balance to the sword, allowing it to move very quickly and very freely. Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.
Key Features:
- Hand forged high-carbon steel
- Built for cutting
- Traditional construction
Specifications:
Overall length: 42 1/4"
Blade length: 27 1/4"
Handle length: 13 3/4"
Weight: 2 lbs. 3 oz.
Point of Balance: 4"
Width at Guard: 1.16"
Width at Tip: .85"
Thickness at Guard: .32"
Thickness at Tip: .26"
Sori: 3/4"
Weight in box: 6 lbs. 1 oz.
Box height: 47 3/4"
Box width: 5 1/2"
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.