Description
The Lion Dog Katana features an O-Kissaki blade of Hanwei’s own high-alloy HWS-1S steel, which combines superior performance with an outstanding O-choji hamon. This steel is made in Paul Chen’s new Hanwei factory, with high-tech equipment, producing a very pure advanced-metallurgy blade with the best edge-holding capability and resilience of any blade ever produced by Hanwei. The outstanding performance characteristics of blades forged from HWS-1S steel derive from a combination of the careful selection of alloying elements and a complex processing procedure, basically involving the manipulation of the steel’s carbon content across the blade section. This results in a very tough and resilient blade with a hard, highly abrasion-resistant edge.
The Katana’s detailed fittings feature a Lion-dog themed black iron tsuba, with matching fuchi/kashira and golden peony menuki. The complex saya features a gloss-lacquered ribbed section at the koiguchi/kurikata with the balance spatter-lacquered for a very attractive appearance. The premium multi-colored sageo is hand-woven in pure silk.
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Key Features:
- HWS-1S steel
- High quality fittings
- Hand Woven Silk Sageo
Specifications:
- Overall Length: 43 1/2″
- Handle Length: 13″
- Blade Length: 29″
- Weight: 2lb 14oz
- Blade Steel: HWS-1S
- Made in China by Paul Chen / Hanwei.
