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Bamboo Mat katana - Hanwei Forge
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.
Hanwei's own high alloy steel formulations (HWS-1S and HWS-2S) make for some
tough swords (not to mention jaw-dropping hamons).
The fittings 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.
Specifications:
Overall: 40 1/4", 102,24 cm
Blade Length: 28 7/8", 73,36 cm
Handle Length: 11", 27,94 cm
Weight: 2lb 12oz, 1240 gram
Blade Steel: HWS-2S
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece
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