Japanese sword Paul Chen L6 Oni Bainite Katana Wavy Hamon
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I purchased this used here on eBay beginning of the year. I only had it on display. It does show signs of use. There are some scuffs on the saya and there is a tiny chip on the kissaki. However the wrap, tsuba, tsuka, etc are nice and tight. Not sure if this will show but here is the original listing; /itm/Japanese-sword-Paul-Chen-L6-Oni-Bainite-Katana-Wavy-Hamon-/170981475514?nma=true&si=354bBJ8MIli9XBhHYTxaYw57uu0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 The Oni are mythical creatures from Japanese folklore similar to western demons or trolls. In modern culture they are beginning to move away from this menacing connotation into the role of guardian or protector, similar in character to gargoyles. Their power and ferocity, however, have not diminished. The Japanese saying that translates to “Oni with an iron club”, or "to be of an invincible nature", fits perfectly the 29” L6/Bainite blade on which our Oni Katana is built. The blade features the geometry of our Performance Series for outstanding cutting ability. The 14” tsuka is wrapped in black ray skin and silk ito while the Koshirae feature Oni in various classical styles. A unique combination of folklore and functionality. Bainite is a structure of high-carbon steel that combines great strength with excellent flexibility and shock absorption characteristics. It has been
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