NEW Paul Chen Orchid Tanto Folded Steel Blade SH1209 MSRP $670 Highest Quality New in Box Start Price USD 389.00 Current Price USD 389.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, August 25, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 Location Houston, Texas See more about 'NEW Paul Chen Orchid Tanto Folded Steel Blade SH1209' Description Paul Chen Orchid Tanto Folded Steel Blade SH1209 Click to view supersized image This is a hard to find Paul Chen Orchid Tanto from the Hanwei Forge. It has a hand-forged folded steel blade made with Swedish powder steeel (ASSAB-K120C) that has been differentially tempered to produce a hardened edge (HRC60) and a software and more flexible back (HRC40). Please click the photo to see a much enlarged image that shows the quality in detail. This sword has an MSRP of $670. The bright blue lacquered Saya is very distinctive and immediately identifies this Tanto as a member of the Paul Chen Orchid family. It is a very distinctive sword with traditional Samurai construction. To visit the manufacturer’s website and for more details Click Here... Specifics: Blade Length:  7 1/2 inches; Blade Thickness:  .250; Handle Length:   4 1/2 inches; Overall Length:  12 3/4 Inches: Weight:  8 ounces Includes storage bag and maintenance kit (click here...) New and unused, factory fresh, and available now.   Place a Bid!