Hanwei

Designed for safe use in fencing practice, the Renaissance Side Sword provides a realistic fencing simulator to the renaissance period HEMA practitioner. Unique in the time of the primarily piercing oriented rapiers, the side sword kept the cut and thrust aspects of the late medieval arming swords and added the protection of a complex hilt hand guard.

This side sword features thick well-rounded edges and a rolled tip for greater thrusting safety. However, with all fencing swords, we suggest affixing a rubber tip blunt or piece of leather strip taped to the tip. This updated sword design provides a stiffer blade, a more robust hand guard and long lasting cord wrapped grip.

Total Length: 108cm
Blade Length: 88cm
Handle Length: 14cm
Point of Balance: 6cm
Weight: 1276g
Blade Steel: 5160
Pommel: Threaded

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Paul Chen's Longsword blunt sparring blade may be used either to replace severely worn sparring blades or to convert the Longsword cutting sharp (SH2394) to a sparring format.

Length: 89cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The neighbouring Kouga and Iga clans of feudal Japan were bitter enemies for centuries and their warring Ninja families have been immortalized in Japanese literature. To commemorate these secretive warriors we have introduced our Kouga and Iga Ninja-To.

The dismountable double-pegged Tsuka of the Iga Ninja-To features a traditional wrap over natural rayskin and Clouds and Sun/Water and Moon Menuki. The blackened iron fittings include a Tsuba displaying the Iga Mon and a wave motif, both repeated on the Fuchi/Kashira. The Saya features a partial rattan wrap and a heavily reinforced spike. The Iga features a forged high carbon blade, differentially quenched to an edge hardness of 60HRc. An essential tool for the Ninjutsu practitioner.

Please note: Our range of katana, wakizashi and tantō are all made by hand and will feature the minor imperfections relating to this method of manufacture. This process ensures each piece is as unique as their historical counterparts.

Overall Length: 84cm
Blade Length: 56cm
Handle Length: 27cm
Weight: 992g
Blade Steel: 1566
Edge: Sharp
Scabbard: Black Lacquered Wood

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Our Practical Katanas have always been at the forefront of providing economical yet functional swords to the martial arts community. These Practical Iaito combine the blade geometries and profiles of Performance Series Iaito with the affordability of our Practical fittings. The removable handle is tightly wrapped in the traditional style with imitation leather to provide a positive grip that will withstand years of kata practice. See models SH6000IGC and SH6000IGG for other Practical Iaito blade length options.

Please note: The main focus of the Practical Range is the blade. The fittings, although well made, do not have the same attention to detail found on more expensive lines. The Ito (handle wrap) may have a different number and proximity of diamonds to those shown in the picture.

Total Length: 100cm
Blade Length: 71cm
Grip Length: 27cm
Weight: 1.3kg
Blade Thickness (base): 0.64cm
Blade Width (base): 3cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 14cm
Sori: 3cm 
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Black Lacquer Wood Saya

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Our Practical Katanas have always been at the forefront of providing economical yet functional swords to the martial arts community. These Practical Iaito combine the blade geometries and profiles of Performance Series Iaito with the affordability of our Practical fittings. The removable handle is tightly wrapped in the traditional style with imitation leather to provide a positive grip that will withstand years of kata practice. See models SH6000IGG and SH6000IGE for other Practical Iaito blade length options.

Please note: The main focus of the Practical Range is the blade. The fittings, although well made, do not have the same attention to detail found on more expensive lines. The Ito (handle wrap) may have a different number and proximity of diamonds to those shown in the picture.

Total Length: 98cm
Blade Length: 69cm
Grip Length: 27cm
Weight: 1.1kg
Blade Thickness (base): 0.64cm
Blade Width (base): 3cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 14cm
Sori: 2cm 
Edge: Blunt
Scabbard: Black Lacquer Wood Saya

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Bushido, or “Way of the Warrior”, defines the code of conduct an honourable Samurai must follow and the Hanwei Bushido katana is designed to perpetuate this tradition.

The blade of the Bushido katana is hand-forged and folded from K120C powder steel, with a medium-length (chu) kissaki. The saya is deeply lacquered with inlaid brass cherry blossom (sakura) flowers. High-quality ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka. The tsuba is crafted in blackened and bronzed iron, with detailing in gold and silver and a battle scene decoration. The tsuka-ito and the sageo are woven from premium Japanese cotton. The fuchi and kashira are of blackened bronze with brass detailing, and the kojiri, koiguchi and kurikata are of polished buffalo horn. The habaki is a one-piece brass construction.

Please note: Our range of katana, wakizashi and tantō are all made by hand and will feature the minor imperfections relating to this method of manufacture. This process ensures each piece is as unique as their historical counterparts.

Total Length: 101cm
Blade Length: 69cm
Grip Length: 29cm
Weight: 1190g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.6cm
Blade Thickness (CoP): 0.5cm
Blade Width (base): 3cm
Blade Width (CoP): 2.4cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 14cm
Edge: Sharp
Scabbard: Wood Saya lacquered with inlaid brass cherry blossom (sakura) flowers

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The Koi Katana from Paul Chen has a hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel blade. The blade on this katana is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. The Koi Katana is mounted in black and white and features black same, the tsuka-ito is made of premium white Japanese cotton. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black and white striped cotton sageo. A finely rendered Koi, with true front-and-back detail, forms the black iron tsuba. The fittings are superbly antiqued adding to the aesthetics of the piece. The Koi katana from Hanwei is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.

It is said that a Koi swims up rivers and climbs waterfalls with bravery, not unlike a Samurai warrior. As well, it is said that if a Koi is caught, it will lie still beneath the knife, facing its death bravely like a Samurai facing a sword.

Please note: Our range of katana, wakizashi and tantō are all made by hand and will feature the minor imperfections relating to this method of manufacture. This process ensures each piece is as unique as their historical counterparts.

Overall Length: 114cm
Blade Length: 72cm
Handle Length: 37.5 cm
Weight: 1276g
Point of Balance: 13cm
Sori: 2.86cm
Blade Steel: T10
Edge: Sharp
Scabbard: Black Lacquered Wood Saya

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The Raptor Katana Unokubi-Zukuri (Cormorant's Neck) blade design (also called Nagamaki Naoshi) is patterned after the shape of the Nagamaki, the powerful long-handled sword popular between the 12th and 14th centuries. Notable for the strongly relieved shinogi-ji and diamond-shaped kissaki, the Unokubi-Zukuri Katana provides excellent balance in a strong cutting blade.

Please note: Our range of katana, wakizashi and tantō are all made by hand and will feature the minor imperfections relating to this method of manufacture. This process ensures each piece is as unique as their historical counterparts.

Total Length: 110cm 
Blade Length: 72cm 
Grip Length: 33cm
Weight: 1219g
Edge: Sharp
Scabbard: Black Lacquer Wood Saya

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

The Nanbochuko period in Japanese history (the latter part of the 14th. century) encompassed sixty years of internal conflict in Japan, which spawned a demand for more and bigger sword blades than ever produced previously. Blades became longer and wider, sometimes to extremes (the Odachi had its genesis in this period). Named for this period, the Nanbokucho Katana is impressively sized. With a blade length of 30”, a long kissaki and a weight of just under 3 lbs. it is designed for heavy targets. It is, however, surprisingly agile and nimble enough to master double cuts.

Please note: Our range of katana, wakizashi and tantō are all made by hand and will feature the minor imperfections relating to this method of manufacture. This process ensures each piece is as unique as their historical counterparts.

Total Length: 113cm
Blade Length: 77cm
Grip Length: 34cm
Weight: 1330g
Edge: Sharp
Scabbard: Black Lacquer Wood Saya

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.