Hanwei Koi Wakizashi
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- T10 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 27 1/2''
- Weight
- 1 lb 7 oz
- Brand
- Hanwei
- Culture
- Japanese
Overview
Hanwei Koi Wakizashi
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 of the foes they themselves would face. A samura also desired the courage of the koi if he had to commit the ritual suicide of Seppuku, so that he would likewise not flinch against the blade slicing the abdomen.
This Wakizashi, from Hanwei, features the koi and its waters prominently on its Tsuba. The blade is hand-forged from T10 high carbon steel and its white-steel 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. Two gold dragon menuki lie beneath the ito wrap. The tsuka fittings are pinned in place with traditional bamboo mekugi, their removal allows for maintenance disassembly and customization. The Saya is finished in black lacquer with a quality striped cotton sageo scabbard cord.The sword comes with a navy blue cloth sword bag and a wood-boxed traditional maintenance kit.
Specifications
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- Brand
- Hanwei
- Culture
- Japanese
- Pommel
- N/A
- Overall Length
- 27 1/2''
- Blade Length
- 20 3/4''
- Blade
- T10 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 1 lb 7 oz
- Edge
- Very Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 4 1/4''
- Thickness
- 6.2 mm - 5.4 mm
- Width
- 27.9 mm
- Grip Length
- 6 1/2''
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
- Type
- Wakizashi
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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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Tsuka is very comfortable. Ito is nice and tight. No rattle in saya and draws nicely. Blade is very sharp and holds an edge. Steel have not bent or chipped and is resistant to corrosion. Length, weight and balance are very good.