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(More customer reviews)I've had this sword for quite a few years now and I can say that this is one high quality piece; much better than what you might expect for the price. It looks amazing on display, but unlike many show pieces, this sword is also very functional. Personally, I love the leather wrapped handle (as opposed to cloth) as I feel that it provides a better grip. There are of course better swords out there, but you'll also pay a lot more money for them.
Whether you're looking for a really beautiful sword to put on display or a practice sword to work on your cutting technique, you can't go wrong with this or any Paul Chen sword. For the price it can't be beat.
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Miyamoto Musashi, arguably the most famous swordmaster in Japanese history, fought more than 60 duels before retiring and writing his famous treatise on swordplay, the "Book of Five Rings". Musashi was well above average height and his Daito (long sword) was made to match his size. Development of the two-sword style of swordplay, with the Daito (long sword) and Wakizashi being used together, is credited to Musashi. Fittingly, we are able to offer both pieces with matching mounts. The Hanwei reproduction of the Musashi Daisho (1016-GT, 1017-GT) is faithful to the original down to the famous double-ring iron tsubas. The Musashi Katana is mounted in black, with subtle copper inlays in the saya, and the tsuka-ito is in leather over ray skin. The blade is hand-forged in high-carbon steel and is edge-tempered using the traditional clay tempering method, resulting in a distinct hamon. Edge hardness is 60HRC, back hardness 40HRC. The grip is double-pegged to the tang for safety. Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit. Overall Length: 45-1/2" Blade: 29-1/4" Handle: 15" Thickness: .30" Weight: 2lbs 9oz
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