Practical Light Katana (実刀)

Hand forged from the Paul Chen Hanwei Forge.  The new PK light is an improved version of the PK.  It has a removable handle and is great for those on a budget.

• Hanwei Forge Paul Chen Katana
• Fully functional live blade Shinken Katana "real sword"
• Plain steel fittings
• Forged high carbon steel blade
• Differentially tempered
• Chu (medium) kissaki
• Black gloss saya
• Black synthetic suede tsuka ito (wrap)
• This katana is hand made and each is unique - size and weight will vary
  • Blade length:  27 1/4"
  • Handle length:   12 1/4"
  • Overall length:  40 1/2"
  • Weight:  2lb 3oz
  • Point of Balance:  5 1/4"
  • Width at Guard:  1.21"
  • Width at Tip:  .90"
  •  Thickness at Guard:  .28"
  • Thickness at Tip:  .21"
  • Sori:  1/2"
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