Hanwei Golden Oriole Katana
The elegantly simple lines of the Golden Oriole has long been favoured by admirers of the Japanese sword. The story told by the stunning tsuba is of a mantis stealthily stalking the cricket, unaware that he is himself being stalked by the Golden Oriole. The deeply lacquered blue of the saya is repeated in the Japanese cotton tsuka-ito, and the Oriole appears again on the kashira. Unmistakably Hanwei quality, the 14” tsuka of the katana gives a superb balance to the sword, allowing it to move very quickly and very freely. Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.

Overall length:  42 1/4“
Blade length:  27 1/4“
Handle length:   13 3/4”
Weight:  2lb 3oz
Point of Balance:  4"
Width at Guard:  1.16"
Width at Tip:  .85"
Thickness at Guard:  .32"
Thickness at Tip:  .26"
Sori:  3/4"

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Hanwei Golden Oriole Wakizashi
The elegantly simple lines of the Golden Oriole wakizashi have long been favoured by admirers of the Japanese sword. The story told by the stunning tsuba is of a mantis stealthily stalking the cricket, unaware that he is himself being stalked by the Golden Oriole. The deeply lacquered blue of the saya is repeated in the Japanese cotton tsuka-ito, and the Oriole appears again on the kashira. Unmistakably Hanwei quality. Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.

Overall length:  27 1/2“
Blade length:  20“
Handle length:   6 3/4”
Weight:  1lb 10oz
Point of Balance:  4"
Width at Guard:  1.07"
Width at Tip:  .75"
Thickness at Guard:  .28"
Thickness at Tip:  .20"
Sori:  1/2"

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Hanwei Shinto Katana
Each piece in the Shinto series 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.

Overall length:  39 1/2“
Blade length:  27“
Handle length:   11 3/4”
Weight:  1lb 14oz
Thickness at Guard:  .260

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Hanwei Shinto Wakizashi
The Shinto wakizashi 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.

Overall length:  27 3/4“
Blade length:  20“
Handle length:   6 1/2“
Weight:  1lb 7oz
Thickness at Guard:  .240

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Hanwei Wind & Thunder Katana

The Katana of the Wind and Thunder set is designed specifically for the martial artist who needs a sword to meet the demands of heavy target cutting. The Katana features a heavier and thicker blade with traditional furniture and fittings. The set features black iron Raiden tsuba and Tomoe motif fuchi and kashira. The tsuka are wrapped in genuine same (ray skin) and the tsuka-ito is premium Japanese black cotton. The saya is finished in a traditional black laquer with a black cotton sageo. The Katana is an excellent choice for batto-jutsu practitioners.

• Thick & Heavy Blade
• Hand-forged High Carbon Steel Blade
• Great for Tameshigiri

Overall length:  42“
Blade length:  29 1/2“
Handle length:   11 3/4”
Weight:  3lb 5oz
Point of Balance:  7“
Width at Guard:  1.37"
Width at Tip:  1.18"
Thickness at Guard:  .35"
Thickness at Tip:  .3"
Sori:  3/4"

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Hanwei Wind & Thunder Wakizashi

The wakizashi of the Wind and Thunder set is designed specifically for the martial artist who needs a sword to meet the demands of heavy target cutting. The Katana features a heavier and thicker blade with traditional furniture and fittings. The set features black iron Raiden tsuba and Tomoe motif fuchi and kashira. The tsuka are wrapped in genuine same (ray skin) and the tsuka-ito is premium Japanese black cotton. The saya is finished in a traditional black laquer with a black cotton sageo.

• Thick & Heavy Blade
• Hand-forged High Carbon Steel Blade
• Great for Tameshigiri

Overall length:  26 1/2
Blade length:  19 3/4
Handle length:   6 1/2
Weight:  1.85 lb
Point of Balance:  3 1/2"
Width at Guard:  1.14"
Width at Tip:  .98"
Thickness at Guard:  .30"
Thickness at Tip:  .25"
Sori:  1/2"

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Hanwei Wind & Thunder Tanto
The tanto of the Wind and Thunder set is designed specifically for the martial artist who needs a sword to meet the demands of heavy target cutting. The Katana features a heavier and thicker blade with traditional furniture and fittings. The set features black iron Raiden tsuba and Tomoe motif fuchi and kashira. The tsuka are wrapped in genuine same (ray skin) and the tsuka-ito is premium Japanese black cotton. The saya is finished in a traditional black laquer with a black cotton sageo.

• Thick & Heavy Blade
• Hand-forged High Carbon Steel Blade
• Great for Tameshigiri

Overall length:  15 1/2
Handle length:   5 1/2
Weight:  11oz
Thickness at Guard:  .24

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Hanwei 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.

• Forged High-Carbon Blade
• Authentically constructed
• Battle Wrap Ito

Overall length:  43
Blade length:  29
Handle length:   12
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

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Hanwei 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.

• Forged High-Carbon Blade
• Authentically constructed
• Battle Wrap Ito

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

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Hanwei Tsunami Katana
The furniture of each piece in the tsunami Set (SH5004, SH5002, SH5022) displays the renowned Tomoe motif used frequenly for family crests and shrine decoration. The tsuba, fuchi, & kashira are made of blackened iron and feature the Tomoe crest (mon). The blades are hand-forged from T10 high-carbon steel and are differentially hardened using traditional claying methods. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent. Each piece has a deeply lacquered black saya with a one-piece brass habaki construction. Real ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka, and the tsuka-ito and sageo are made of premium woven Japanese black cotton. The katana and wakizashi are constructed with a long (o) kissaki and are well suited for cutting exercises (tameshigiri). The handle on the tanto is an attractive hand carved ribbed buffalo horn.

• High-carbon steel
• Deeply lacquered black saya
• Ideal for cutting exercises

Overall length:  40 1/2"
Blade length:  28"
Handle length:   11 1/2"
Weight:  2lbs 10 oz
Point of Balance:  5"
Width at Guard:  1.27"
Width at Tip:  .95"
Thickness at Guard:  .30"
Thickness at Tip:  .25"
Sori:  3/4"

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Hanwei Tsunami Wakizashi
The furniture of each piece in the tsunami Set (SH5004, SH5002, SH5022) displays the renowned Tomoe motif used frequenly for family crests and shrine decoration. The tsuba, fuchi, & kashira are made of blackened iron and feature the Tomoe crest (mon). The blades are hand-forged from T10 high-carbon steel and are differentially hardened using traditional claying methods. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent. Each piece has a deeply lacquered black saya with a one-piece brass habaki construction. Real ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka, and the tsuka-ito and sageo are made of premium woven Japanese black cotton. The katana and wakizashi are constructed with a long (o) kissaki and are well suited for cutting exercises (tameshigiri). The handle on the tanto is an attractive hand carved ribbed buffalo horn.

• High-carbon steel
• Deeply lacquered black saya
• Ideal for cutting exercises

Overall length:  26 1/2
Blade length:  18 ¾”
Handle length:   6 1/2
Weight:  1lb 11oz
Point of Balance:  4"
Width at Guard:  1.17"
Width at Tip:  .82"
Thickness at Guard:  .26"
Thickness at Tip:  .24"
Sori:  1/2"

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Hanwei Tsunami Tanto
The furniture of each piece in the tsunami Set (SH5004, SH5002, SH5022) displays the renowned Tomoe motif used frequenly for family crests and shrine decoration. The tsuba, fuchi, & kashira are made of blackened iron and feature the Tomoe crest (mon). The blades are hand-forged from T10 high-carbon steel and are differentially hardened using traditional claying methods. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent. Each piece has a deeply lacquered black saya with a one-piece brass habaki construction. Real ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka, and the tsuka-ito and sageo are made of premium woven Japanese black cotton. The katana and wakizashi are constructed with a long (o) kissaki and are well suited for cutting exercises (tameshigiri). The handle on the tanto is an attractive hand carved ribbed buffalo horn.

• High-carbon steel blade
• Deeply lacquered black saya
• Ribbed buffalo horn

Overall length:  11 3/4“
Blade length:  6 3/4
Handle length:   4“
Weight:  10oz
Thickness at Guard:  .280

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Hanwei 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. Sword stand wakizashi pictured inset are not included.

• Forged High-Carbon Blade
• Authentically constructed
• Quality fittings

Overall length:  39 1/2"
Blade length:  27"
Handle length:   11 ¼”
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"

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Hanwei 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. Sword stand wakizashi pictured inset are not included.

• Forged High-Carbon Blade
• Authentically constructed
• Quality fittings

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

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Hanwei Sword Bags
Due to demand, we offer high quality Sword Cases for your traveling needs. These sword cases are available in large size OH-2158 this will carry any combination of katanas or bokken and medium size OH-2159. They are constructed from black high-density fabric and the bottom of the bag is reinforced with thick leather. A shoulder strap and carrying handle are equipped on the cases for traveling convenience. Each case has two inside zipped-compartments for storage security and an outer compartment for maintenance supplies. These cases can hold a plethora of swords depending on various shapes and sizes. The two internal zipper compartments are ideal for storing your favourite katana without fear of knocking against your boken or other sword(s). The zip itself when closed can be pad-locked to a sturdy eyelet for extra security.

 

Hanwei Naginata
The Naginata, famed weapon of the Sohei, or warrior monks, of medieval Japan was fearsome in the hands of a skilled combatant and is today of great importance in the martial arts field. Our naginata, while retaining its traditional qualities, has been revised to better meet the needs of the martial arts practitioner qualified to use an edged weapon.

Hand forged in 1065 high-carbon steel and edge tempered, using a traditional claying method, the naginata blade is at least the equal of the originals. Mounted on a long tang to better absorb the shock of a blow, the blade has a strong distal taper for balance and quickness. The delicately engraved tsuba features a butterfly motif. The one-piece staff (ebu) is very strong, featuring a traditional tear-drop cross-section for easy recognition of blade orientation and a black non-slip finish for better control of the weapon. The naginata is supplied with a wooden saya and cloth bag.

• Hand forged high-carbon steel blade
• Edge tempered
• Tear-drop cross-section for correct blade orientation

Overall length:  76 3/4“
Blade length:  20 1/4“
Handle length:   55 1/2“
Weight:  4lb 10oz
Thickness at Guard:  .305

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Hanwei Yari
The Yari was an essential battlefield weapon of the Samurai and took great skill to use and maneuver due to its length and size. We now have two Yari designs, both based on originals dating to feudal Japan. Both blades are forged in T-10 high-carbon steel and are triangulated and double-edged with a deep fuller on the flat side of the blade. Differential tempering results in a clear hamon on each edge. The tangs are long to absorb the shock of a blow and the one-piece staff construction reinforces the durability of the spear.

Both of our yari are modeled after the su-yari or “straight-spear” design. The shafts (ebu) are finished in a deep black lacquer and have a flattened side at the bottom section for blade orientation. The fittings (koshirae) follow distinctive traditional designs. Both Yaris are provided with black lacquered sheaths (saya).

• High-carbon steel blade
• Great addition for those who train in sojutsu.
• Aesthetically pleasing

Overall length:  79“
Blade length:  16 3/4“
Handle length:   62 1/2“
Weight:  3lb 11oz
Thickness at Guard:  .410

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Hanwei Rattan Yari
The Yari was an essential battlefield weapon of the Samurai and took great skill to use and maneuver due to its length and size. We now have two Yari designs, both based on originals dating to feudal Japan. Both blades are forged in T-10 high-carbon steel and are triangulated and double-edged with a deep fuller on the flat side of the blade. Differential tempering results in a clear hamon on each edge. The tangs are long to absorb the shock of a blow and the one-piece staff construction reinforces the durability of the spear.

Both of our yari are modeled after the su-yari or “straight-spear” design. The shafts (ebu) are finished in a deep black lacquer (this rattan version is both deep black lacquer and rattan shaft) and have a flattened side at the bottom section for blade orientation. The fittings (koshirae) follow distinctive traditional designs. The popular SH2152 Yari features a long (16-3/4”) blade while that of the new SH2312 is more compact at 11” long, making for a faster weapon. The SH2312 Yari also features a rattan wrapped section at the upper grip, making this a visually stunning piece. Both Yaris are provided with black lacquered sheaths (saya).

• High-carbon steel blade
• Great addition for those who train in sojutsu.
• Genuine Rattan wrap

Overall length:  73 1/4
Blade length:  11
Handle length:   62 1/4
Weight:  3lbs 1oz

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Hanwei Bamboo Katana
The Bamboo Stick Katana combines an artfully carved bamboo scabbard and handle with a blade (nagasa) that is hand-forged in 1065 high-carbon steel and is differentially hardened using a traditional claying method. The edge hardness and resilient blade body produced by this technique embody the true secret of the Samurai sword.

• Hand forged and tempered blade
• Hand carved saya and tsuka
• Genuine temper line

Overall length:  39 1/4“
Blade length:  27 1/4“
Handle length:   11 1/2”
Weight:  1lb 13oz
Point of Balance:  5 1/2"
Width at Guard:  1.12"
Width at Tip:  .75"
Thickness at Guard:  .26"
Thickness at Tip:  .17"
Sori:  3/4"

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.