This steel is made in Hanweis new factory with hightech equipment producing a very pure advancedmetallurgy blade with the best edgeholding capability and resilience of any blade ever produced by Hanwei.

The outstanding performance characteristics of blades forged from HWS1S steel derive from a combination of the careful selection of alloying elements and a complex processing procedure basically involving the manipulation of the steelrsquos carbon content across the blade section.

This results in a very tough and resilient blade with a hard highly abrasionresistant edge.

The sharply detailed fittings feature a Liondog themed black iron tsuba with matching fuchi/kashira and golden peony menuki.

The complex saya features a glosslacquered ribbed section at the koiguchi/kurikata with the balance spatterlacquered for a very attractive appearance.

The premium multicolored sageo is handwoven in pure silk.

Specifications Overall 43 1/2 Blade Length 29 Handle Length 13 Weight 2lb 14oz Blade Steel HWS1S Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Key Features HWS1S steel High quality fittings Hand Woven Silk Sageo