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SH2254 Paul Chen Practical Tanto The Practical Series (SH1070, SH2061, & SH2254) represent our most popular set, offering excellent quality at a great price. The blades are hand-forged high-carbon steel and are differentially tempered using a traditional claying method to produce a HRC60 on the edge (ha) and a HRC40 on the back (mune) with a medium (chu) kissaki. The temper line (hamon) is authentic and prominent. The fittings (koshirae) are superbly antiqued adding to the aesthetics of the set. The saya is done in a deep black lacquer and the sageo is black Japanese cotton.   KEY FEATURES: Hand-forged blade Differential tempering Fully functional MEASUREMENTS: Hand-forged high-carbon steel Differentially tempered Deep black lacquered saya