Sword Brands

Our Bamboo Mat Katana features a chu-kissaki blade of Hanwei's own high-alloy HWS-2S steel, which combines impressive performance with a striking O-choji hamon. This steel is made in Hanwei's new factory, with high-tech equipment, producing a very pure, advanced-metallurgy blade with excellent edge-holding capability and resilience.

The fittings on the katana feature a bamboo-themed black iron tsuba, textured in a bamboo mat design with a jointed bamboo rim and highlighted with gold-tipped bamboo leaves. The fuchi/kashira follow the same theme and the golden menuki feature a pair of sparrows. The saya is finished in high-gloss lacquer with horn fittings.

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: 102cm
Blade Length: 73cm
Handle Length: 128cm
Weight: 1247g
Blade Steel: HWS-2S
Edge: Sharp
Scabbard: Black Lacquered Wood

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

The blade of the Kaeru katana is hand-forged and folded from powder steel, with a medium-length (chu) kissaki. The saya is deeply lacquered in black. High-quality ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka. The tsuka-ito is made of premium dark blue Japanese cotton. The tsuba is crafted in blackened iron, with detailing in gold and silver and a frog on lily pad scene decoration. The silk sageo compliments the theme of the Frog and is elegantly hand woven in dark blue and moss green. The fuchi and kashira are of black 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 tanto 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: 99cm
Blade Length: 68cm
Handle Length: 28cm
Weight: 1077g
Blade Steel: K120C
Edge: Sharp
Scabbard: Black Lacquered Wood

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: 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.

Our Bainite blade is a structure of high-carbon steel that combines great strength with excellent flexibility and shock absorption characteristics. It has been known as an exemplary Katana blade component for a number of years but its use has been restricted to a few top-class master smiths, due to the difficulties involved in performing the exacting heat treatment procedures necessary for the production of a Bainite blade body in combination with the very hard Martensite Yakiba (edge section) required for Katana blades. 

Hanwei has now mastered this difficult process, using billets of L-6 tool steel (a very tough high-carbon low-alloy steel) as a starting point for this katana. Blades are forged and shaped in the normal way, then carefully heat treated to achieve the required Bainite and Martensite structures before final polishing.

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: 112cm
Blade length: 74cm
Grip length: 36cm
Weight: 1360g
Edge: Sharp
Scabbard: Black Lacquered Wood

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

The ever-popular Practical Katana gives the martial artist the opportunity to own and use a Hanwei sword at the cost of an economy katana sword. The blades are forged and differentially hardened, using the same process as the more expensive katana blades and producing an HRC60 edge and HRC40 back. The temper line is authentic and prominent. Cost savings are effected by using fittings which, while making no claims to authenticity, are very strongly built to withstand the rigors of cutting exercises in the dojo. The Practical Wakizashi (SH2061) and Practical Tanto (SH2254) match the katana and provide a useful and economical set.

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. 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: 69cm
Grip length: 29cm
Weight: 992g
Blade thickness (base): 0.68cm
Blade thickness (CoP): 0.45cm
Blade width (base): 3.09cm
Blade width (CoP): 2.2cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 14.6cm
Edge: Sharp
Scabbard: Black Lacquer Wood Saya

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

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

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: 100cm
Blade length: 69cm
Grip length: 29cm
Weight: 850g
Blade thickness (base): 0.66 cm
Edge: Sharp
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 Practical Plus Katana from Hanwei provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana (SH1070), but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially hardened in the traditional claying method with a prominent hamon. The Practical Plus katana features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a wrap (Tsuka-Ito) specially developed for its gripping qualities. The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus katana are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki.

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. 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:103cm
Blade length: 67cm
Grip length: 31cm
Weight: 1048g
Blade thickness (base): 0.7cm
Blade thickness (CoP): 0.5cm
Blade width (base): 3cm
Blade width (CoP): 2.2cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 13.9cm
Edge: Sharp
Scabbard: Black Lacquer Wood Saya

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

This new cutting katana from CAS/Hanwei is designed specifically for the martial artist that needs a sword for the demands of rigorous tameshigiri. The Wind & Thunder Katana (SH5001), Wakizashi (SH5024) and Tanto (SH5003) all have a hand-forged 1065 high carbon steel blade that is differentially tempered using the traditional claying method. The blades feature a long o-kissaki & a heavier and thicker blade with traditional furniture and fittings.

The Wind & Thunder is fitted with the black iron Raiden tsuba and Tomoe motif fuchi and kashira. The handle is wrapped in genuine ray skin (same) and the tsuka-ito is premium Japanese black cotton. The saya is done in a traditional black lacquer and the sageo is also black cotton. This sword is an excellent choice for those interested in Battojutsu

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: 107cm
Blade length: 75cm
Grip length: 30cm
Weight:  1500g
Blade thickness (base): 0.89cm
Blade width (base): 3.5cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 18cm
Sori: 2cm 
Edge: Sharp
Scabbard: Black Lacquer Wood Saya

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