Hanwei Bamboo Mat Katana SH2438

Hanwei Bamboo Mat Katana SH2438

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.

Made by Hanwei.

 

Hanwei Bamboo Mat Katana SH2438

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

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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