Paul Chen is one of the most trusted names in quality marital arts weapons in the world today. Well known for their well made and fairly priced swords they have become the leading manufacturer of swords. Paul Chen offers a large variety of swords that range in quality and class. The most common are the most affordable Practical Series of swords. The best mid-ranged priced swords are the Imperial and Thaitsuki line.
Beware, there are many websites selling "Paul Chen" swords below the MAP of 10%, please be aware that they are most likely not buying direct from CAS Iberia and are most likely selling knock offs or are reselling returned swords.
The Practical Katana
(SH1070) gives the martial artist the opportunity to own and use a Hanwei sword at the cost of an economy sword. The blade is forged and differentially tempered; using similar process as the more expensive blades and producing an HRC60 edge and HRC40 back. The temper line may be faked, but it is prominent. Cost savings are affected by using fittings that, while making no claims to authenticity, are very strongly built to withstand the rigors of cutting exercises in the dojo.
The Practical Katana is an inexpensive functional sword and is a perfect buy for a student that is just starting out and doesn't want to risk damaging a more expensive sword.
| Practical Katana Size: |
| Blade: |
Tsuka: |
Overall: |
Ave. Weight: |
| 27 ¼" |
11 ¼" |
39 ½" |
1.8 kg |
Practical Katana: $245
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The "Practical Plus"
(SH2073) Katana provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the above Practical Katana
(SH1070), but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially tempered
(HRC60 edge, HRC40 back) and the hamon is fake but still very prominent. The Practical Plus features genuine Same
(Ray skin) on the Tsuka, with a wrap
(Tsuka-Ito) specially developed for its gripping qualities. The tsuka is removable and the long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron "sunburst" design with a brass habaki.
The
Practical Plus Katana is $75 more then the Practical Katana and is worth the extra few dollars. The difference in fittings and materials will last longer, the katana can be dissembled for full maintenance, you can also customize the tsuba and rewrap the tsuka-ito.
| Practical Plus Katana Size: |
| Blade: |
Tsuka: |
Overall: |
Ave. Weight: |
| 27 ¼" |
12 ½" |
40 ½" |
1.8 kg |
Practical Plus Katana: $349
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The
Bushido Katana (SH1210) has a hand-forged & folded K120C powder steel blade, differentially tempered using a traditional claying method to produce an HRC60 edge, HRC40 back. The temper line
(hamon) is evident and prominent and the grain pattern
(hada) shows distinct layers. The saya are deeply lacquered in gold with inlaid brass cherry blossom
(sakura) flowers. High quality ray skin
(same) is used on the tsuka of the katana and wakizashi, while the tsuka of the tanto is a gold-plated brass with a battle-scene decoration in relief. The tsuba of the katana and wakizashi is of blackened and bronzed iron, with detailing in gold and silver and a battle scene decoration. The tsuka-ito on the katana and wakizashi and the sageo on all three pieces are woven from premium Japanese cotton. The fuchi and kashira are of blackened bronze with brass detailing, and the kojiri, koiguchi and kurikata are of polished buffalo horn. The blade collar
(habaki) is a one-piece brass construction. The katana and wakizashi blades are un-grooved, while the tanto blade is grooved
(bo-hi) on both sides. The katana and wakizashi have medium-length
(chu) kissaki. Matching wakizashi and tanto are available.
The Bushido Katana maybe expensive, but is well worth it. The blade is forged and folded from blue powder steel, which is one of the most durable and purest types of steel you can use to forge a sword. Even though the quality of the steel doesn't require it to be folded, it certainly doesn't hurt.
| Bushido Folded Steel Katana Size: |
| Blade: |
Tsuka: |
Overall: |
Ave. Weight: |
| 28 ½" |
11 ½" |
40" |
1.5 kg |
Bushido Katana: $1099
Special Order |
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The
Orchid Katana (SH1207) has a hand-forged & folded K120C powder steel blade, differentially tempered using a traditional claying method to produce an HRC60 edge, HRC40 back. The temper line
(hamon) is evident and prominent and the grain pattern (hada) shows distinct layers. The saya are deeply lacquered in blue. High quality ray skin
(same) is used on the tsuka, and the tsuka-ito and sageo on all three pieces are woven from premium Japanese cotton. The tsuba of the katana and wakizashi is of blackened iron, with an Orchid and Butterfly decoration inlaid in silver, brass and copper. The scabbard mouth
(koiguchi) and cord knob
(kurikata) are of buffalo horn, and the fuchi, kashira and kojiri are of bronzed iron with silver and gold detailing. The blade collar
(habaki) is a one-piece brass construction. Matching wakizashi available.
| Orchid Folded Steel Katana Size: |
| Blade: |
Tsuka: |
Overall: |
Ave. Weight: |
| 28" |
11 ½" |
40 ½" |
1.4 kg |
Orchid Katana: $1399
Special Order |
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