Paul Chen Meijin Iaito Folded Steel Japanese Sword 5018 Sharp Hand Forged Folded Steel Blade - New MSRP $1259 Start Price USD 689.99 Current Price USD 699.99 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price USD 699.99 Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, July 01, 2008 End Time Sunday, July 06, 2008 Location Houston, TX See more about 'Paul Chen Meijin Iaito Folded Steel Japanese Sword 5018' Description Paul Chen Meijin Iaito Folded Steel Japanese Sword 5018 Click to view supersized image Meijin - Folded Steel Iaito The newly released Meijin Iaito (SH5018) is an amazing testament of the quality produced by CAS/Hanwei. The blade is forged-folded T10 high-carbon steel with grooves (bo-hi) on both sides of the blade, which allows for a lighter blade and audible feedback when swung. The blade is differentially tempered using a traditional claying method and has a beautiful grain pattern (hada) with visible layers. The Meijin is sharp and can cut light targets (1 goza/wara). The tsuka is wrapped in genuine ray skin (same) and the tsuka-ito is premium black Japanese cotton. The black iron square tsuba, fuchi, & kashira are done in a "Turbulent Ocean" motif. The habaki is a one-piece brass construction. The saya is done in a beautiful black matte striped finish going the whole length of the scabbard and the sageo is black cotton. The Meijin Iaito represents the pinnacle of production quality for Iaito swords. KEY FEATURES: Forge-Folded High Carbon Steel Blade Black Matte Striped Saya Perfect Balance MEASUREMENTS: BLADE LENGTH: 28" HANDLE LENGTH: 10 1/2" OVERALL LENGTH: 39 1/2" POINT OF BALANCE 5" WEIGHT: 2lb SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $1,259.00 Visit the manufacturer's website for more information. click here... New in the box and in-stock. Be the first to own this fine sword.     Place a Bid!