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About Hanwei and Paul Chen
Hanwei by Paul Chen has become the largest selling brand of both decorative and functional Japanese swords in the world today. (“Hanwei” is the name for the Dalian Forge in China where Paul Chen produces his work). A humble and discerning craftsman, Mr. Chen (whose Chinese name, 'Chen Chao-Po' means, “morning wave”) began making samurai swords at the age of eight. Initially desiring to increase the collection of antique samurai swords left to him by his grandfather, Chen eventually turned his passion to making samurai swords full time over the past thirty years.
After initially studying the techniques of both Japanese and Chinese masters, he assembled a team of experts in forging, polishing, heat-treating, and furnishing blades. His team reflects his obsession with quality and honor for the ancient tradition of samurai sword making and now has started training the next generation of Hanwei craftsmen. Mr. Chen is a consummate perfectionist, always striving to increase the beauty and durability of the samurai sword lines he personally tests for quality.
Paul Chen's samurai swords have gained widespread respect in the samurai sword market at large for being reasonably priced yet high-quality products. Chen is also renowned for improving each iteration of a samurai sword after careful testing and user feedback. His samurai swords are particularly known for their cutting capabilities (in his practical Katana line, for example) yet feature a fixed handle to keep the blade secure. Chen therefore provides the warrior-enthusiast with authenticity and safety in one samurai sword, demonstrating his dedication to improving overall customer satisfaction.
Although Chen katanas are initially polished by machine, final polishing is accomplished in the traditional manner by his team of swordsmiths. In fact, although there are a few power hammers in Chen's workshop, most work is done the old-fashioned way via anvils and hammers.
His katanas are made of various high carbon steels (depending on their application), with forging techniques designed to improve grain orientation to further strengthen each samurai sword. Chen's traditional claying methods also make his samurai swords nearly impossible to break in competition or cutting exercises.
Although Chen has occasionally faced criticism from extreme samurai sword enthusiasts over various aspects of his forging process, Chen ignores the spotlight to focus on providing high-quality and reasonably priced samurai swords for the general marketplace. Overall he is greatly respected for his dedication to bring samurai swords forged in the ancient tradition to a modern generation who can afford his work.
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