For those that admire Paul Chen swords or who are experts in the martial arts and want a good weapon then the Golden Oriole Series Katana is just the right piece to choose. This katana has all the important features of a good weapon and lets the user move quickly and easily. This does not mean it is a small weapon, though. It has an overall length of 42 inches and the blade is a bit more than 27 of those inches. Since the handle is almost 14 inches in length, you can choose to use it with one or two hands. For a sword of this size the weight of only five pounds is incredibly light.

This battle ready katana is not just useful, but it is also a beautiful weapon. The scabbard, called a saya is a deep blue which matches the handle that is done in accordance to the Japanese tsuka-ita handle wrapping technique and it is done with cotton. There is the Golden Oriole on it that symbolizes the story behind the katana. Overall it is a superbly made, balanced and beautiful sword that anyone can proudly display and use. If you are a fan of Japanese swords, you are going to love this Katana.

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