CAS Hanwei

The main gauche ("left-hand" dagger) was used in combination with the rapier, providing an added dimension of both offense and defense. The CAS Hanwei SH1029 Main Gauche (1029-GT) is typical of an early 17th-century piece, with strong quillons for parrying, a ring guard for hand protection and a wire grip for secure handling.

Blade length: 14 1/8"
Overall length: 20 1/8"
Weight: 1lb. 2oz

The Back Scabbard is crafted in heavy black leather to allow a sword to be drawn with the scabbard in place. The built-in versatility of the scabbard allows adjustment for blade lengths up to 41”, at the same time providing for shorter swords by allowing their belt scabbards to be mounted to the back scabbard. Sufficient fitting adjustment is provided to accommodate chest sizes up to 48”. Sword, kilt and model not included.

The final form of the swept-hilt rapier evolved from the practice of hooking the forefinger over the quillon and around the ricasso for better blade control, the various branches of the guard being designed to protect different parts of the hand in this position.

This handsome version comes fitted with a diamond cross-section blade that is not edged, but stiff and very pointy. It has a wood scabbard wrapped with black leather and capped at each end by black enameled metal. The blade ricasso is wrapped with a small piece of black leather, to complete the all-black motif.

blade length: 38"
overall length: 45"

Designed by world-renowned Chinese martial arts master Sifu Adam Hsu, these Chinese straight swords (Jian) are becoming the weapon of choice in the Tai Chi community.

Functionality, weight and balance are paramount considerations in Sifu Hsu’s designs, while Hanwei’s quality and workmanship give the swords a graceful and pleasing appearance. The blades are crafted in high-carbon spring steel and have a pronounced center ridge and distal taper, producing exactly the right degree of stiffness and a very audible hiss in the cutting stroke. The Ming-style steel guards have an embossed Dragon symbol, while the open-ended pommels facilitate the fitting of a tassel. A unique feature is the “duck-bill lock” in the bottom of the scabbard that securely holds the sword in place. The single-hand sword is available in four blade sizes. All of the Hsu Jian are available with a choice of fiberglass (for durability) or wood (for the traditionalist) grips and scabbards.

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Specifications

Overall: 35"
Blade Length: 28”-34"
Handle Length: 7"
Weight: 1lb 4oz
Point of Balance: 4"
Width at Guard: 1.03"
Width at Tip: .70"
Thickness at Guard: .32"
Thickness at Tip: .15"

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
Product Details / Options

* SH2269A - 28" blade (sold out)
* SH2269B - 30" blade (sold out)
* SH2269C - 32" blade (in stock)
* SH2269D - 34" blade (sold out)

Key Features

* High-carbon spring steel
* Ming-style guard
* Fiberglass Handle

Wielded with untamed ferocity on many a Gaelic battlefield, the massive Lowlander sword vividly illustrates the might of the Scots of old. Known as “Slaughter-Swords” in the 16th century, these were the swords of choice for Scottish mercenaries of the period, and at close to six feet long the Lowlander faithfully replicates a surviving museum piece.

Though by far the largest sword ever offered by CAS Hanwei, the Lowlander is beautifully proportioned and balanced. The typically Scottish quatrefoils in the ring guards attest to the heritage of this imposing piece. The grips of the Lowlander are leather-covered with an overlaid leather binding. A wall mount is provided to allow the transplanted Gael to display his sword with pride.

Key Features:
* Almost 6' long
* Fully functional
* Wall mount included

Specifications:
* Blade Length: 48”
* Overall Length: 68 1/2”
* Weight: 6lb 14oz
* Handle Length: 21”
* Blade Length: 48”
* Point of Balance: 9"
* Point of Percussion: 30"
* Width at Guard: 2.3"
* Width at Tip: 1.19"
* Thickness at Guard: .32"
* Thickness at Tip: .22"

Crafted by CAS Hanwei to a completely different standard of quality than most pieces available, the Damascus Tai-Chi (SH1013) sword is built around a hand-forged Damascus steel blade, profiled to produce a fast, well balanced sword for the martial artist and an authentic piece for the collector of Oriental weaponry. The matching rosewood grip and scabbard with solid bronze fittings, decorated in the traditional Chinese motif, are meticulously finished in this heirloom quality sword.
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Specifications
Overall: 37 ¼”
Blade Length: 28 ¼”
Handle Length: 6 ½”
Weight: 1lb 11oz
Point of Balance: 5.16"
Width at Guard: 1.07"
Width at Tip: .69"
Thickness at Guard: .37"
Thickness at Tip: .17"

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Key Features
* Damascus steel blade
* Meticulously finished
* Traditional Chinese motif

The Shinto 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 is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.

Key Features
* Forged high-carbon steel blade
* Built for cutting
* Traditional construction

Specifications:
Overall: 39 1/2“
Blade Length: 27“
Handle Length: 11 1/4”
Weight: 1lb 14oz
Thickness at Guard: .260

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.