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.
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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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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.