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Lawrance Ordnance Pty Ltd

Hanwei Japanese Practical Plus Tanto (SH2259)

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Hanwei Practical Plus Tanto Hanwei Practical Plus Tanto
Specifications
Overall Length 16 1/2"
Blade Length 11"
Handle Length 4 1/4"
Weight 13oz
Point of Balance 1 1/2"
Width at Guard 1.1"
Thickness at Guard .21"
Sori 1/4"

The Practical Plus Tanto (SH2259) matches our Practical Plus Katana (SH2073) and Wakizashi (SH2118). The blade is hand-forged high-carbon steel and differentially hardened using a traditional claying method (HRC 60 edge, HRC 40 spine) with a medium (chu) kissaki. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent. The Practical Plus Tanto uses a flat black saya and a black cotton sageo. The tsuka has genuine ray skin (same) and the tsuka-ito is black synthetic leather for better gripping qualities. The antiqued fittings on this set are decorated in a Japanese dogwood motif with a beautiful antiqued black sunburst tsuba. A great economical tanto with fantastic quality.

The name of Hanwei, and that of its founder Paul Chen, engender an image of fine functional swords and historical weaponry. Based in Dalian, China, Hanwei manages to combine traditional craftsmanship with modern tooling and metallurgy, in a way that enables it to supply a world-wide market while meeting or exceeding the quality of custom-made products. Read more on the history of Hanwei.


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