Hanwei (Paul Chen) Bamboo Mat katana Samurai sword
Features a Chu-kissaki blade of Hanwei's own high-alloy HWS-2S steel

The Hanwei Bamboo Mat Katana features a chu-kissaki blade of Hanwei's own high-alloy HWS-2S steel, which combines impressive performance with a striking O-choji hamon. This steel is made in Hanwei's new factory, with high-tech equipment, producing a very pure, advanced-metallurgy blade with excellent edge-holding capability and resilience.

The fittings feature a bamboo-themed black iron tsuba, textured in a bamboo mat design with a jointed bamboo rim and highlighted with gold-tipped bamboo leaves. The fuchi/kashira follow the same theme and the golden menuki feature a pair of sparrows. The saya is finished in high-gloss lacquer with horn fittings.

Hanwei Bamboo Mat katana specs:

Overall: 40 1/4"
Blade Length: 28 7/8"
Handle Length: 11"
Weight: 2lb 12oz
Blade Steel: HWS-2S