Hanwei Practical Pro Katana
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Price range: $349.99 through $399.99
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Overall Length
- 45 1/2''
- Weight
- 3 lb
- Brand
- Hanwei
- Culture
- Japanese
Overview
Hanwei Practical Pro Katana
The new Paul Chen Practical Pro Katana features an extended tsuka and a thicker and longer blade then the Practical Plus. The blade is constructed from hand-forged, high-carbon steel and is differentially tempered using a traditional claying method. The Practical Pro has a fine polish to it compared to others in the series. The tsuka is wrapped with synthetic black leather for its gripping characteristics and is double-pegged for safety. The saya is done in a deep black lacquer with a black Japanese cotton sageo. The fittings are done in antiqued black iron. This katana is stylized with a round Kuruma tsuba, which represents the Wheel of Dharma, symbolizing the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold Path. For those interested in an economical katana that can stand the rigors of heavy cutting (tameshigiri), the Practical Pro is an excellent choice.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Hanwei
- Culture
- Japanese
- Pommel
- N/A
- Overall Length
- 45 1/2''
- Blade Length
- 30''
- Weight
- 3 lb
- P.O.B.
- 5 5/8''
- Thickness
- 8.5 mm - 5.5 mm
- Width
- 32.7 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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I’ve been a dedicated martial artist for the last 35 years and a martial arts instructor for 20 of those years. I am still actively teaching. I have a large collection of martial arts weapons that I enjoy training with, this Hanwei Practical Pro Katana is now one of my favorites. It arrived in excellent condition, razor sharp and without loose fittings which is the high quality you would expect from anything Hanwei. I know many favor a more traditional tsuka-maki but I like the synthetic black leather. My home is only so big, my ceiling only so high so an Odachi or Nodachi would be limited to outdoor training but yet I wanted a bigger Katana without the deeper curve of a Tachi. A 30-inch blade and 14 inch handle was just right as I am a big man. I desired a heavier more substantial katana. The Hanwei Practical Pro Katana delivered. It met all my needs, and the quality and balance are exceptional. I have no regrets this is the kind of sword you can count on.
The Hanwei Practical Pro Katana I received from Kult of Athena was excellent, razor sharp, tight fittings, beautiful synthetic leather Tsukamaki and nice quality Saya. The specifications listed matched the measurements, the quality, balance and beautiful simplicity of the practical pro really is exceptional in my opinion. As a bigger, stronger guy I find many katana to feel either to light weight and flimsy or if heavy poorly balanced, but this one gets it just right. I love this sword, thank you!
(#577822) SH2162 Hanwei Practical Pro Katana – Standard Grade