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Paul Chen Shinto Katana 
   
Paul Chen Shinto Katana
Paul Chen Shinto Katana Genuine Rayskin Handle

39" overall. 27" blade. Shinto swords have a sharpened hand tempered steel blade. Genuine rayskin handle with black Japanese cotton cord wrap. Black iron tsuba with relief dragon artwork, detailed in gold. Wooden scabbard with black lacquer finish. Comes with cleaning kit and storage sleeve. Made in China.

PC1001

Paul Chen Bamboo Stick Katana 
   
Paul Chen Bamboo Stick Katana
Paul Chen Bamboo Stick Katana

39 1/4" overall. 27" sharpened hand forged and tempered high carbon steel blade. Bamboo finish handle and scabbard disguised as walking stick. Sword locks into scabbard, push button on handle to release. Comes with cleaning kit.

PC1002

Paul Chen Golden Oriole Katana 
   
Paul Chen Golden Oriole Katana
Paul Chen Golden Oriole Katana Genuine Rayskin Handle

42 5/8" overall. 27 1/8" blade. Golden Oriole swords have a sharpened hand tempered steel blade. Genuine rayskin handle with blue Japanese cotton cord wrap. Cast metal tsuba has antique copper finish with brass and gold highlights depicting mantis stalking a cricket, unaware that he himself is being stalked by the Golden Oriole. Wooden scabbard with blue lacquer finish. Comes with cleaning kit and cloth storage sleeve. Made in China.

PC1018

Paul Chen Practical Katana 
   
Paul Chen Practical Katana
Paul Chen Practical Katana

39 1/2" overall. Sharpened 27" forged and differentially tempered high carbon steel blade. Imitation rayskin handle with black cord wrap. Black coated metal tsuba. Wooden scabbard with a black lacquer finish. Made in China.

PC1070

Paul Chen Folded Steel Orchid Katana 
   
Paul Chen Folded Steel Orchid Katana
Paul Chen Orchid Katana Genuine Rayskin Handle

41 5/8" overall. 27 3/4" blade. Orchid swords have a sharpened hand tempered folded steel blade. Genuine white rayskin handle with blue Japanese cotton cord wrap. The katana and wakizashi have a blackened iron tsuba featuring orchid and butterfly decoration inlaid in silver, brass and copper. Wooden scabbard with blue lacquer finish. The koiguchi and kurigata are of buffalo horn, and the fuchi, kashira and kojiri are bronzed iron with silver and gold detailing. Comes with cleaning kit and cloth storage sleeve. Made in China.

PC1207

Paul Chen Folded Steel Bushido Katana 
   
Paul Chen Folded Steel Bushido Katana
Paul Chen Bushido Katana Genuine Rayskin Handle

40" overall. 27" sharpened hand tempered folded steel blade. Genuine white rayskin handle with brown Japanese cotton cord wrap and a blackened and bronzed iron tsuba featuring relief artwork of Samurai battle scene detailed in silver and gold. Wooden scabbard with old gold lacquer finish inlaid with brass sakura flowers. The fuchi and kashira are of blackened bronze with brass detailing, and the kojira, koiguchi, and kurigata are of polished horn. The habaki's are brass. Comes with cleaning kit and cloth storage sleeve. Made in China.

PC1210

Paul Chen Practical Plus Katana Sword 
   
Paul Chen Practical Plus Katana Sword
Paul Chen Practical Plus Katana Sword

41" overall. Sharpened 27 1/4" hand forged and differentially tempered carbon steel blade. Genuine rayskin handle with black leather wrap. Black finish iron tsuba. Wooden scabbard with a black lacquer finish. Made in China.

PC2073

Paul Chen Katana Forging Process Display 
   
Paul Chen Katana Forging Process Display
Paul Chen Katana Forging Process Display

A beautiful display articulating the laborious process of forging a carbon steel blade. Each step in the six step process is clearly displayed with a physical representation of the blade and a nameplate explaining that part of the process. Comes in a handsome 23 7/8" x 17 7/8" wood and plexiglass display case. Made in China.

PC2154

Paul Chen Practical Pro Katana 
   
Paul Chen Practical Pro Katana
Paul Chen Practical Pro Katana

44" overall. 29 1/2" sharpened hand forged high carbon steel blade. Black synthetic leather wrapped handle with antiqued finish iron tsuba and pommel. Black lacquer finish wood scabbard. Cloth storage sleeve. Made in China.

PC2162

Paul Chen Paper Crane Katana 
   
Paul Chen Paper Crane Katana
Paul Chen Paper Crane Katana

39 1/4" overall. 28" Tamahagane steel blade with temper line. Tsuba is decorated with cranes on stippled background. Rayskin handle with black cord wrap and decorative thespian masks. Black lacquer finish scabbard houses a Kozuka (small knife). Storage sleeve. Maintenance kit included. Made in China.

PC2294

Paul Chen Three Monkey Katana 
   
Paul Chen Three Monkey Katana
Paul Chen Three Monkey Katana

39 1/2" overall. 27" hand forged high carbon steel differentially hardened blade. Blackened iron Tsuba features the Three Wise Monkeys in relief. Genuine rayskin handle with brown cord wrap. Black textured scabbard. Cloth storage sleeve. Three Wise Monkeys" is a popular symbol of the. See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evilin. proverb popular in many cultures around the world. Made in China.

PC2329

Paul Chen Tea Culture Series Katana 
   
Paul Chen Tea Culture Series Katana
Paul Chen Tea Culture Series Katana

43" overall. 29" blade. Traditional Shinogi Zukuri style blade that is hand forged from high carbon steel and is differentially hardened using the traditional clay method. Rayskin handle with black suede wrap. Iron tsuba and embellishments feature typical elements present in a Japanese tea ceremony. Black lacquer finish scabbard. Made in China.

PC2331

Paul Chen Mini Katana Series Thunder God 
   
Paul Chen Mini Katana Series Thunder God
Paul Chen Mini Katana Series Thunder God

11 7/8" overall. 7" blade. The high carbon blades are forged and differentially heat treated to produce traditional styling and an authentic hamon. The handles are wrapped in cotton ito by hand over real same with a wood core. The wooden saya feature buffalo horn accents and a high quality lacquered finish. Includes display stand. Gift boxed. Made in China.

PC2340

Paul Chen Praying Mantis Katana 
   
Paul Chen Praying Mantis Katana
Paul Chen Praying Mantis Katana

41" overall. 29" forged L6/Bainite high carbon steel blade combines great strength and flexibility. Dark copper tsuba with golden accents. Rayskin handle with subdued green silk cord wrap. Deep brown lacquer finish scabbard. Storage sleeve. Maintenance kit included. Made in China.

PC2359

Paul Chen Ronin Katana 
   
Paul Chen Ronin Katana
Paul Chen Ronin Katana

40 1/2" overall. 28 1/2" hand forged and folded high carbon Swedish steel blade. Blackened iron Tsuba depicts Asano's followers on their vengeful march. Rayskin handle with black cord wrap. Black matte finish scabbard. Storage sleeve. Maintenance kit included. Made in China.

PC2360

Paul Chen Raptor Mohohia Zukuri Katana 1 
   
Paul Chen Raptor Mohohia Zukuri Katana 1
Paul Chen Raptor Mohohia Zukuri Katana 1

38 3/4" overall. 26 3/8" forged 5160 high carbon steel blade. White rayskin handle with black suede wrap. Blackened iron tsuba with raptor motif. Wood scabbard with textured black lacquer finish. This item is not truly double edged, it does have a false top edge. Made in China.

PC2413

Paul Chen Raptor Nanbokucho Katana 4 
   
Paul Chen Raptor Nanbokucho Katana 4
Paul Chen Raptor Nanbokucho Katana 4

44 1/2" overall. 30" forged 5160 high carbon steel blade. White rayskin handle with black suede wrap. Blackened iron tsuba with raptor motif. Wood scabbard with textured black lacquer finish. Made in China.

PC2416

Paul Chen Limited Edition Wind and Thunder Katana 
   
Paul Chen Limited Edition Wind and Thunder Katana
Paul Chen Wind and Thunder Katana Limited Edition

42" overall. 29 3/4" sharpened hand forged high carbon steel heavy design blade. Genuine rayskin handle with black cotton cord wrap. Black coated steel tsuba and pommel. Black lacquer finish scabbard. Comes with cleaning kit and cloth storage sleeve with red tassel trim. Made in China.

PC5001

Paul Chen Tsunami Katana 
   
Paul Chen Tsunami Katana
Paul Chen Tsunami Katana Genuine Rayskin Handle

40" overall. 28" sharpened hand forged high carbon steel blade. Genuine rayskin handle with black cord wrap. Black iron tsuba. Matching scabbard. Cloth storage sleeve. Comes with cleaning/maintenance kit. Made in China.

PC5004

Paul Chen Practical Iaito Katana 
   
Paul Chen Practical Iaito Katana
Paul Chen Practical Iaito Katana

38 1/2" overall. 27" unsharpened forged stainless tempered blade. Imitation rayskin handle with imitation leather wrap. Handle is removable. Black lacquered scabbard. Made in China.

PC6000IGC

Paul Chen Practical Plus Katana 
   
Paul Chen Practical Plus Katana
Paul Chen Practical Plus Katana

40" overall. 28" blade. Genuine rayskin handle with cotton wrap. The long tang is double-pegged for security. Japanese Dogwood motif on fittings. Iron tsuba with sunburst design. Black lacquer finished scabbard. Made in China.

PC6001KPE

Paul Chen Musashi Elite Katana 
   
Paul Chen Musashi Elite Katana
Paul Chen Musashi Elite Katana

41" overall. 29" 1065 high carbon steel blade, edge-tempered using the traditional clay tempering method. Genuine rayskin handle with leather wrap. Double-ring iron tsuba. Black lacquer finished scabbard. Made in China.

PC6003KGG

Paul Chen Mushashi XL Light Katana 
   
Paul Chen Mushashi XL Light Katana
Paul Chen Mushashi XL Light Katana

41" overall. 28 1/2" forged high carbon steel blade with deeply cut grooves to reduce the weight of the blade while retaining most of it's strength and cutting ability. This weight reduction makes for a quicker sword. Tempered using traditional clay method. Genuine rayskin handle with leather wrap. Double ring iron tsuba. Black textured finish scabbard. Maintenance kit included. Made in China.

PC6003LGF

Paul Chen Mushashi XL Katana 
   
Paul Chen Mushashi XL Katana
Paul Chen Mushashi XL Katana

41" overall. 28 1/2" forged high carbon steel blade. Tempered using traditional clay method. Designed strictly for competitive cutting, incorporating the geometry, strength, weight and profile needed for successful cuts on substantial targets. Genuine rayskin handle with leather wrap. Double ring iron tsuba. Black textured finish scabbard. Maintenance kit included. Made in China.

PC6003XGF

Paul Chen Tiger Elite Katana 
   
Paul Chen Tiger Elite Katana
Paul Chen Tiger Elite Katana

41" overall. 29" hand forged and folded K120C powder steel blade is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. Blackened bronze fittings are detailed in gold. Black iron tsuba with stalking tiger motif. Genuine rayskin handle with cotton wrap. Maintenance kit included. Made in China.

PC6006KFG

Paul Chen Tori Katana 
   
Paul Chen Tori Katana
Paul Chen Tori Katana

40" overall. 28" powder steel folded blade. Flying Crane themed tsuba. Black rayskin handle with brown leather wrap. Brown textured finish scabbard with black lacquered rattan wrap. Cloth storage sleeve. Maintenance kit included. Made in China.

PC6007KFE

Paul Chen Tori XL Light Katana 
   
Paul Chen Tori XL Light Katana
Paul Chen Tori XL Light Katana

40 1/2" overall. 28 1/2" powder steel folded blade. Flying Crane themed tsuba. Black rayskin handle with brown leather wrap. Brown textured finish scabbard with black lacquered rattan wrap. Cloth storage sleeve. Maintenance kit included. Made in China.

PC6007LFF

Paul Chen Tori XL Katana 
   
Paul Chen Tori XL Katana
Paul Chen Tori XL Katana

40 1/2" overall. 28 1/2" powder steel folded blade. Flying Crane themed tsuba. Black rayskin handle with brown leather wrap. Brown textured finish scabbard with black lacquered rattan wrap. Designed strictly for competitive cutting, incorporating the geometry, strength, weight and profile needed for successful cuts on substantial targets. Cloth storage sleeve. Made in China.

PC6007XFF

Paul Chen Practical Pro Elite Katana 
   
Paul Chen Practical Pro Elite Katana
Paul Chen Practical Pro Elite Katana

44" overall. 29" fine polish 1065 high-carbon steel blade is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. Genuine rayskin handle with cotton wrap. Black lacquer finished scabbard. Antiqued black iron fittings. Round Kuruma tsuba, represents the Wheel of Dharma, symbolizing the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold Path. Made in China.

PC6009KPG

Paul Chen Oni Katana 
   
Paul Chen Oni Katana
Paul Chen Oni Katana

44 1/2" overall. 28 7/8" L6/Bainte (high carbon steel) blade. Black rayskin handle with black silk wrap. Antiqued black iron tsuba and fittings. Black laquered finish wooden scabbard. Comes with cleaning kit and storage sleeve. Made in China.

PC6018KLG

Paul Chen Practical Light Katana 
   
Paul Chen Practical Light Katana
Paul Chen Practical Light Katana

39" overall. 27" forged high carbon steel blade. Imitation rayskin handle with imitation leather wrap. Double ring tsuba. Black lacquered scabbard. Made in China.

PC2376

Paul Chen Practical Iaito Katana 
   
Paul Chen Practical Iaito Katana
Paul Chen Practical Iaito Katana

39 1/2" overall. 28" unsharpened forged stainless tempered blade. Imitation rayskin handle with imitation leather wrap. Handle is removable. Black lacquered scabbard. Made in China.

PC6000IGE

Paul Chen Practical Iaito Katana 
   
Paul Chen Practical Iaito Katana
Paul Chen Practical Iaito Katana

40 1/2" overall. 29" unsharpened forged stainless tempered blade. Imitation rayskin handle with imitation leather wrap. Handle is removable. Black lacquered scabbard. Made in China.

PC6000IGG

Paul Chen Practical Katana 
   
Paul Chen Practical Katana
Paul Chen Practical Katana

39" overall. 27" high carbon steel blade. Imitation leather wrapped handle. Black lacquer finished scabbard. Made in China.

PC6000KPC

Paul Chen Practical XL Light Katana 
   
Paul Chen Practical XL Light Katana
Paul Chen Practical XL Light Katana

40 1/2" overall. 28 1/2" forged high carbon steel blade with deeply cut grooves to reduce the weight of the blade while retaining most of it's strength and cutting ability. This weight reduction makes for a quicker sword. Imitation rayskin handle with imitation leather wrap. Handle is removable. Black lacquered scabbard. Made in China.

PC6000LPF

Paul Chen Practical XL Katana 
   
Paul Chen Practical XL Katana
Paul Chen Practical XL Katana

40 1/2" overall. 28 1/2" forged high carbon steel blade features differential heat treatment and a narrow edge angle. These wide blades will reward good technique with clean cuts and excellent durability. Imitation rayskin handle with imitation leather wrap. Handle is removable. Black lacquered scabbard. Made in China.

PC6000XPF

Paul Chen Practical Plus XL Light Katana 
   
Paul Chen Practical Plus XL Light Katana
Paul Chen Practical Plus XL Light Katana

41" overall. 28 1/2" steel blade. The blade incorporates deeply cut grooves (bo-hi) to reduce the weight of the blade while retaining most of it's strength and cutting ability. This weight reduction makes for a quicker sword, well adapted for multiple cuts in lighter targets. White rayskin handle with black cord wrap. Black finish pommel features Japanese dogwood motif. Black finish sunburst tsuba. Black lacquer finish wood scabbard with black nylon cord carrying strap. Cloth storage sleeve. Made in China.

PC6001LPF

Paul Chen Practical Plus XL Katana 
   
Paul Chen Practical Plus XL Katana
Paul Chen Practical Plus XL Katana

41" overall. 28 1/2" forged high carbon steel blade features differential heat treatment and a narrow edge angle. These wide blades will reward good technique with clean cuts and excellent durability. Genuine rayskin handle with cotton wrap. Iron sunburst design tsuba with Japanese Dogwood motif fittings. Black textured finish scabbard. Made in China.

PC6001XPF