This steel is made in Hanweis new factory with hightech equipment producing a very pure advancedmetallurgy blade with excellent edgeholding capability and resilience.

The fittings feature a bamboothemed black iron tsuba textured in a bamboo mat design with a jointed bamboo rim and highlighted with goldtipped bamboo leaves.

The fuchi/kashira follow the same theme and the golden menuki feature a pair of sparrows.

The saya is finished in highgloss lacquer with horn fittings.

Specifications Overall 40 1/4 Blade Length 28 7/8 Handle Length 11 Weight 2lb 12oz Blade Steel HWS2S Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Key Features HWS2S Blade Quality fittings Bamboo theme