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.
How to Use
Designed for frequent cutting of traditional targets in a Dojo setting.
Please note: Please note: the sageo (cord) on the saya (scabbard) may not be wrapped as pictured. Sageo colors may vary.
Overall: 43 1/2"
Blade Length: 29"
Handle Length: 13"
Weight: 2lb 14oz
Materials and Construction
Differentially Hardened Hanwei High Alloy HWS-1S steel sharpened blade with real hamon. Cotton ito over authentic rayskin handle. Silk sageo on complex saya with ribbed reinforcement near the koiguchi.
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