Three Monkey Katana (三猿刀)

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. The Three Monkey Katana is built on traditional Shinogi Zukuri style blades 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.  A matching wakizashi is also available to complete a daisho set.   The menuki are of large japanese peaches (momo).

• Made by Hanwei Forge
• Fully functional live blade Shinken Katana "real sword"
• Forged High-Carbon Blade
• Authentically constructed Quality fittings
• This katana is hand made and each is unique - size and weight will vary
• Blade length: 27"
• Handle length: 11 1/4"
• Overall length: 39 1/2"
• Weight: 2lb 5oz
• Point of Balance: 5"
• Width at Guard: 1.17"
• Width at Tip: .81"
• Thickness at Guard: .27"
• Thickness at Tip: .18"
• Sori: 3/4
• Differentially tempered
• Half price sharpening and maintenance for life
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• Matching Wakizashi
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• Lifetime 1/2 Price Sharpening and Repair on any Shinken or Iaito Katana
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