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Three Monkey Wakizashi - Hanwei Forge - Paul Chen.
The “Three Wise Monkeys” is a popular symbol of the “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” proverb popular in many cultures around the world. The proverb itself is thought to have originated in China and was brought to Japan by a Buddhist monk, while the association with three monkeys appears to be a Japanese play on words. Our Three Monkey Wakizashi is built on a traditional Shinogi Zukuri style blade with Bo-Hi to reduce weight and improve balance. The high-carbon blade is hand forged and differentially hardened. The blackened iron Tsuba features the “Three Wise Monkeys” in relief. See model SH2329 for the companion Katana.
Specifications:
Forged High-Carbon Blade
Authentically constructed
Quality fittings
Overall: 30", 76,20 cm
Blade Length: 19 ¾”, 50,17 cm
Handle Length: 6 ½”, 16,51 cm
Weight: 1lb 13oz, 818 gram
Point of Balance: 4", 10,16 cm
Sori: 1/2", 1,27 cm
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
SH2330
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