This sword is one of four exciting versions offered by Hanwei of the stick sword of Zatoichi, the legendary blind Samurai. The ever-popular black SH1014, with its fully tempered carbon steel blade is joined by the SH2298, featuring the same blade but with the red lacquered scabbard seen in many of Zatoichi’s screen adventures. The SH2267 features a fully-folded and forged straight katana blade made from Swedish K120C powdered steel, housed in a natural hardwood scabbard and handle combination, while the superbly folded blade of the SH2114 is housed in exquisite rosewood.
Overall length in sheath is 41 3/4"
Read more about this item featured in an article of Knives Illustrated magazine.