Praying Mantis Katana

The Praying Mantis is a symbol of cunning and power in Japanese culture and is consequently a highly respected theme in Samurai swords. Built on our new L6/Bainite blade (detailed below) in the Shobu Zukuri style with Bo-Hi, and featuring superb koshirae, the Praying Mantis is a very desirable and functional piece. The subdued green silk ito and deep brown of the lacquered saya provide handsome contrast to the dark copper and golden accents of the tsuba, fuchi and kashira. The stalking mantis lies in wait for his next prey, mirroring the power and grace in this exceptional katana.

Bainite 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. Blades are forged and shaped in the normal way, then carefully heat treated to achieve the required Bainite and Martensite structures before final polishing.

Key Features:
- L6/Bainite Shobu Zukuri Blade
- Traditional Construction
- High Quality Koshirae

Specifications:
Blade length: 29”
Handle length: 11”
Overall length: 41”
Weight: 2lb 8oz

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Ronin Katana

The Story of the 47 Ronin is one of the most celebrated and influential tales of the Samurai from the Edo period. Lord Asano was a powerful Daimyo ordered by the Shogun to entertain guests of the Imperial Family. The highest ranking master of protocol, Kira, was given the task of teaching Asano, among others, proper matters of etiquette in this task. Lord Asano and Kira quickly grew to dislike each other and the teacher insulted his student at every opportunity. No longer able to contain himself, Asano drew his sword upon Kira, wounding him in the attack. This act led to Asano’s ordered suicide (seppuku) and the confiscation of his property. On December 14, 1702, nearly one year after Asano’s death, 47 of Asano’s men (now Ronin), descended upon the mansion of Kira to exact their revenge. After a fierce battle, the Ronin demanded that Kira commit seppuku for his transgressions against their former master. When he refused he was beheaded. For their actions the Ronin were themselves sentenced to death by seppuku. They are buried together at the Sengakuji, offering a true testament to the loyalty inherent in the Samurai.

Our Ronin Koshirae Katana captures the spirit of Lord Asano’s 47 Ronin. The blackened iron Tsuba depicts Asano’s followers on their vengeful march. The blade is hand forged & folded Swedish powder steel with Hi in a traditional Shinogi Zukuri style.

Key Features:
Folded High-Carbon Blade
Authentically constructed
Quality fittings

Specifications:
Blade length: 28 ½”
Handle length: 11”
Overall length: 40 ½”
Weight: 2lb 7oz

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Shinto Katana

Each piece in the Shinto Daisho (SH1001 & SH1015) has a hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel blade with Bo-Hi. The blade is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. 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 set. 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:
Blade length: 27“
Handle length: 11 3/4”
Overall length: 39 1/2“
Weight: 1lb 14oz
Thickness at Guard: .260
Weight in box: 5lb 4oz

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Shinto Wakizashi

Each piece in the Shinto Daisho (SH1001 & SH1015) has a hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel blade with Bo-Hi. The blade is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. 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 set. The Shinto is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.

Key Features:
Hand forged Steel
Edge-tempered blade with hamon.
Traditional construction

Specifications:
Blade length: 20“
Handle length: 6 1/2“
Overall length: 27 3/4“
Weight: 1lb 7oz
Thickness at Guard: .240
Weight in box: 4lb 1oz
Box height: 32 1/4”
Box width: 5 1/2”

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Tea Culture Katana

In Japan the traditional method of serving tea is a celebrated art form in itself. This highly ritualized ceremony is an involved process, the most elaborate of which can last hours and is reserved for the most distinguished of guests. Our Tea Culture Daisho (SH2331, SH2332) captures the essence of this important tradition. The Katana and Wakizashi are built upon a traditional Shinogi Zukuri style blade with Bo-Hi. The high-carbon blade is hand forged and differentially hardened using the traditional clay method. The Koshirae (furniture) feature the typical elements present in a Japanese tea ceremony. The handle is wrapped with suede leather in a Katati Make (battle wrap) style.

Key Features:
Forged High-Carbon Blade
Authentically constructed
Battle Wrap Ito

Specifications:
Blade length: 29
Handle length: 12
Overall length: 43
Weight: 2lbs 9.5oz
Point of Balance: 5
Width at Guard: 1.24
Width at Tip: .86
Thickness at Guard: .32
Thickness at Tip: .25
Sori: 3/4

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Tea Culture Wakizashi

In Japan the traditional method of serving tea is a celebrated art form in itself. This highly ritualized ceremony is an involved process, the most elaborate of which can last hours and is reserved for the most distinguished of guests. Our Tea Culture Daisho (SH2331, SH2332) captures the essence of this important tradition. The Katana and Wakizashi are built upon a traditional Shinogi Zukuri style blade with Bo-Hi. The high-carbon blade is hand forged and differentially hardened using the traditional clay method. The Koshirae (furniture) feature the typical elements present in a Japanese tea ceremony. The handle is wrapped with suede leather in a Katati Make (battle wrap) style.

Key Features:
Forged High-Carbon Blade
Authentically constructed
Battle Wrap Ito

Specifications:
Blade length: 18 ½”
Handle length: 6 ½”
Overall length: 28 ¾”
Weight: 2lb

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Three Monkey Katana

The “Three Wise Monkeys” is a popular symbol of the “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” proverb popular in many cultures around the world. The proverb itself is thought to have originated in China and was brought to Japan by a Buddhist monk, while the association with three monkeys appears to be a Japanese play on words. Our Three Monkey Katana (SH2329) and Wakizashi (SH2330) are built on traditional Shinogi Zukuri style blades with Bo-Hi to reduce weight and improve balance. The high-carbon blade is hand forged and differentially hardened. The blackened iron Tsuba features the “Three Wise Monkeys” in relief.

Key Features:
Forged High-Carbon Blade
Authentically constructed
Quality fittings

Specifications:
Blade length: 27"
Handle length: 11 ¼”
Overall length: 39 1/2"
Weight: 2lb 5oz
Point of Balance: 5"
Width at Guard: 1.17"
Width at Tip: .81"
Thickness at Guard: .27"
Thickness at Tip: .18"
Sori: 3/4"

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Three Monkey Wakizashi

The “Three Wise Monkeys” is a popular symbol of the “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” proverb popular in many cultures around the world. The proverb itself is thought to have originated in China and was brought to Japan by a Buddhist monk, while the association with three monkeys appears to be a Japanese play on words. Our Three Monkey Katana (SH2329) and Wakizashi (SH2330) are built on traditional Shinogi Zukuri style blades with Bo-Hi to reduce weight and improve balance. The high-carbon blade is hand forged and differentially hardened. The blackened iron Tsuba features the “Three Wise Monkeys” in relief.

Key Features:
Forged High-Carbon Blade
Authentically constructed
Quality fittings

Specifications:
Blade length: 19 ¾”
Handle length: 6 ½”
Overall length: 27 1/2"
Weight: 1lb 5.5oz
Point of Balance: 4"
Sori: 1/2"

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Tiger Elite Katana

The Tiger Elite Katana has been re-designed from kissaki to kashira. Utilizing a hand forged and folded Performance Series katana blade and some of the finest fittings available, the Tiger is equally at home as a cutting blade or showpiece. The K120C powder steel blade is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method which produces a HRC60 edge and HRC40 back. This allows for superior edge holding and cutting ability while allowing the blade to absorb the shock of a blow. The hamon (temper line) and hada (folding pattern) are very prominent. The koshirae (fittings) are all made from blackened bronze and detailed in gold. The tsuba (guard) is made from blackened iron with a ‘stalking tiger’ motif. The same is of the finest ray skin while the tsuka-ito (handle wrap) and sageo (scabbard cord) are made from top-quality japanese cotton. The Tiger is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.

Key Features:
Hand forged and folded steel blade
Traditional Construction
Superior Quality

Specifications:
Blade length: 29
Handle length: 11
Overall length: 41
Weight: 2lb 8oz
Point of Balance: 5 1/2"
Width at Guard: 1.35"
Width at Tip: 1.03"
Thickness at Guard: .25"
Thickness at Tip: .16"
Sori: 3/4"

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Tiger Katana

Each piece in the Tiger group has a hand-forged and folded K120C powder steel blade with Bo-Hi and a short (ko) kissaki. Saya are deeply lacquered in black, with inlaid brass bamboo leaves. The ray skin used on the tsuka is of the highest quality, and the tsuka-ito and sageo on all three pieces are woven from best quality Japanese cotton. The Fuchi, Kashira, Kojiri, Koiguchi and Kurigata are all made from blackened bronzed iron, selectively detailed in gold. The Tsuba of the Katana and Wakizashi are made from blackened iron, with a tiger inlaid in brass. The Habaki is of one-piece brass construction. See Models SH1205 and SH1206 for the Wakizashi and Tanto details.

Key Features:
Hand forged and folded steel blades
Excellent quality
Traditional construction

Specifications:
Blade length: 29 3/4
Handle length: 13 3/4”
Overall length: 44 1/2“
Weight: 2lb 12oz
Point of Balance: 5"
Width at Guard: 1.25"
Width at Tip: .88"
Thickness at Guard: .28"
Thickness at Tip: .21"
Sori: 3/4"
Weight in box: 6lb 5oz
Box height: 50”
Box width: 5 1/2”

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