Praying Mantis Katana - L6/Bainite - Photo Gallery

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Praying Mantis Katana by Paul Chen / Hanwei

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Praying Mantis Katana - menuki under silk tsuka-ito

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Praying Mantis Katana - dark copper habaki

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Praying Mantis Katana - mantis theme on dark copper fuchi and tsuba

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The subdued green silk ito and deep brown of the lacquered saya provide handsome contrast to the dark copper and golden accents

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The subdued green silk ito and deep brown of the lacquered saya provide handsome contrast to the dark copper and golden accents of the furnishings

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The Praying Mantis is a symbol of cunning and power in Japanese culture and is consequently a highly respected theme in Samurai swords.


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