Hanwei Koi Katana
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- T10 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 45''
- Weight
- 2 lb 13.5 oz
- Brand
- Hanwei
- Culture
- Japanese
Overview
Hanwei Koi Katana
Symbolically revered for it dogged ability to swim upstream and up waterfalls, the Koi fish symbolizes perseverance, courage and the attainment of lofty goals. Ancient Chinese myth states that Koi which climbed the falls on the Yellow River at the Dragon Gate would become great dragons. If caught, the brave Koi fish will not flinch as it is cut with a knife from this in particular the Samurai found inspirational courage against the blades they themselves would face.
This katana, from Paul Chens Hanwei, features the Koi prominently on its Tsuba. Its blade is hand-forged from T10 high carbon steel and its hamon is evident of its differential heat-treatment. The handle is covered in blackened rayskin, and its Tsuka-ito covering is of premium Japanese white cotton. The Saya is finished in black lacquer with a quality striped cotton sageo scabbard cord. This katana is built to cut. Comes with a cloth sword bag and traditional maintenance kit.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Hanwei
- Culture
- Japanese
- Pommel
- N/A
- Overall Length
- 45''
- Blade Length
- 28 5/8''
- Blade
- T10 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lb 13.5 oz
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 5 1/2''
- Thickness
- 7.4 mm - 6.5 mm
- Width
- 33.7 mm
- Grip Length
- 15''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
- Type
- Katana
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Master sword smith Paul Chen created Hanwei Swords and led the early industry by creating authentic handmade swords of the highest grade steel over the last several decades. A favorite amongst the industry, the original Hanwei factory suffered from a fire and ownership changes. In 2025, the factory closed and original collaborator Frenchie Jin’s forge (Dragon King / Kingston Arms) has taken over, improving and reintroducing past models. The reinvented Hanwei focuses primarily on Japanese and Chinese models, including the Performance Series Katana. Many of the original European models are now adopted as part of the Kingston Arms line.
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