Lion Dog Wakizashi by Paul Chen / Hanwei
The Lion Dog Wakizashi from Paul Chen of Hanwei features an O-Kissaki blade of our own high-alloy HWS-1S steel, which combines superior performance with an outstanding O-choji hamon. This steel is made in Hanwei's new 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 sharply 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.
Key Features:
- HWS-1S steel
- High quality fittings
- Hand Woven Silk Sageo
SPECIFICATIONS
Overall: 27 3/8"
Blade Length: 20 1/2"
Handle Length: 6 5/8"
Weight: 1 lbs 10 oz
Thickness at Guard: 6.8 mm
Blade Steel: HWS-1S
Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.
MADE IN CHINA
Please be advised that all orders of Swords are non refundable (cannot be cancelled once order is placed) and no exchange (unless their is a manufacturer defect exchange only).
