Hanwei Original Practical Pro Elite Katana
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Price range: $501.49 through $589.99
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Overall Length
- 44 1/4''
- Weight
- 3 lb
- Brand
- Hanwei
- Culture
- Japanese
Overview
Hanwei Original Practical Pro Elite Katana
The Practical Pro Elite Katana has an extended tsuka and a thicker and longer (29'') Performance Series blade with a finer polish when compared to others in the Practical series. The blade is forged in high-carbon steel and differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. The rayskin-covered tsuka is wrapped with cotton ito and is double-pegged for safety. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black Japanese cotton sageo. The fittings (koshirae) are finished in antiqued black iron. The katana features a round Kuruma tsuba, which represents the ''Wheel of Dharma'', symbolizing the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold Path.
The Elite Series Katana Blades embody the classical design elements of the most prolific sword design in history. With their strong Shinogi Zukuri shape that accentuates the differential heat treatment, these blades are traditionally proportioned to appeal to the collector but they will also perform well in general cutting of hard or soft targets.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Hanwei
- Culture
- Japanese
- Pommel
- N/A
- Overall Length
- 44 1/4''
- Blade Length
- 28 5/8''
- Weight
- 3 lb
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 3 7/8''
- Thickness
- 7 mm - 4.8 mm
- Width
- 34.9 mm
- Grip Length
- 14 1/8''
- 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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Hanwei’s most underrated Katana Great sword for the price. Hard hitting sword for cutting, but excellent balance and very lively in hand. Mine arrived with a very sharp kissaki. The laquer on the scabbard is done well with no imperfections, and the tsuka ito is reasonably tight. Tsuka is long and gets thinner towards the kashira. Blade has a pleasant shape and interesting hamon. Despite its size and weight, this sword is surprisingly manuverable and easy to wield. The fit and finish is excellent. I’m very pleased with this sword.