Made as a companion piece for Hanwei’s Practical Plus Katana (SH2073) and Tanto (SH2259), the Wakizashi features an edge-tempered high carbon forged steel blade with a prominent hamon, genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, and a handle wrap (Tsuka-Ito) specially developed for its gripping qualities.
Description
Made as a companion piece for Hanwei’s Practical Plus Katana (SH2073) and Tanto (SH2259), the Wakizashi features an edge-tempered high carbon forged steel blade with a prominent hamon, genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, and a handle wrap (Tsuka-Ito) specially developed for its gripping qualities. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Key Features:
High carbon forged blade
Fully functional
Differential tempering
Key Features:
High carbon forged blade
Fully functional
Differential tempering
SPECIFICATIONS
Overall: 27 1/4″
Blade Length: 20″
Handle Length: 6 3/4″
Weight: 1lb 10oz
Point of Balance: 3 1/2″
Width at Guard: 1.10″
Width at Tip: .75″
Thickness at Guard: .28″
Thickness at Tip: .21″
Sori: 1/2″
Blade Steel: 1566
Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.
Additional information
Weight | 5 lbs |
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Brand
Hanwei by Paul Chen
Hanwei Swords for Sale
Hanwei forges some of the most sought after Samurai swords in the world. Led by master sword smith and designer Paul Chen, Hanwei creates authentic handmade swords that are made of the highest grade steel and fittings. The Paul Chen / Hanwei Forge produces the finest quality reproductions swords and accessories to the collector community. Japanese Swords 4 Samurai has been an authorized Hanwei Dealer since 2004
john (verified owner) –
This is my first hanwei short sword, primarily to be used for kata. It is very tight and appears to be built similar to the other chen that I have handled. It did have a portion of the blade 3″ from tip that required sharpening however the rest of the blade was satisfactory. I did not purchase this wakazashi for cutting but Im sure that some time in the future it will be put to the test.
Blade is thin like most practical. I have had no issues with this device and have no regrets about the purchase. JS4S has excellent service and shipping is f a s t.
John (verified owner) –
This is a follow up to my earlier review. I am a bit anal about my swords, so after minor sharpening/ polish this is one sharp blade. I am more than satisfied with its performance as a cutting device. light. fast. 4-1/2 stars.