Shinken Practical Katana
These are the new practical series of shinken katana from Hanwei Forge that
will redefine the cutting sword. Shinken means "real sword" in Japanese.
These are the same swords we use in our dojo for tameshigiri (test cutting).
We offer CAS Hanwei swords from Hanwei forge. Paul Chen katana have really improved, and are poised to
redefine the affordable sword in the martial arts world. After testing
several of the new models of CAS Hanwei swords at a taikai (sword tournament) -
We were so impressed that we decided to form Nihonzashi LLC. These are by
far the best cutting swords available in a reasonable price range. We am happy
to have found a reasonably priced high quality sword designed for tameshigiri
(test cutting)
Hand forged from
the Paul Chen Hanwei Forge. The new PK light is an improved version of the
PK. It has a removable handle and is great for
those on a budget. New tsuba, fuchi, kashira, and
menuki designs.
The Practical Katanas have always been at the forefront of providing
economical yet functional swords to the martial arts community. Now with the
blade geometries and profiles of the performance series and the affordability of
the Practical fittings, competition-standard cutting is within the reach of the
tightest budget.
The Practical Plus Katana provides a very economical cutting sword as
dependable as the Practical Katana, but using more traditional fittings and
construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially tempered (HRC60
edge, HRC40 back) and the hamon is prominent. The Practical Plus features
genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven cotton wrap (Tsuka-Ito).
The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus
are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome
Tsuba is of an iron "sunburst" design with a brass habaki.
The Practical Pro Elite Katana has an extended tsuka compared to the rest of
the series. The blade is forged in high-carbon steel and is differentially
tempered using a traditional claying method. The Practical Pro Elite has a fine
polish compared to others in the practical series. The rayskin-covered tsuka is
wrapped with sueded black leather for its gripping characteristics and is
double-pegged for safety. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a
black Japanese cotton sageo. The fittings (koshirae) are finished in antiqued
black iron. The katana features a round Kuruma tsuba, which represents the
"Wheel of Dharma," symbolizing the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold Path.
Hand forged from the Paul Chen Hanwei Forge. The PK is the no-frills
katana for those on a budget. It makes a good project blade for those who
want to learn how to sharpen katana or make/wrap handles. We only
recommend use of the PK our dojo if the tsuka has been replaced with a removable
version. This allows periodic inspection of the nakago (tang) under the
habaki (blade collar) to detect metal fatigue and corrosion.
The Practical Plus Katana provides a very economical cutting
sword as dependable as the Practical Katana (SH1070), but using more traditional
fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially
tempered (HRC60 edge, HRC40 back) and the hamon is prominent. The Practical Plus
features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a wrap (Tsuka-Ito) specially
developed for its gripping qualities. The long tang is double-pegged for
security. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood
motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron "sunburst" design
with a brass habaki.
The Practical Pro Katana is built as an economical cutting sword
for heavy targets, with an extended tsuka and a thicker and longer blade. The
blades are constructed from hand-forged, high-carbon steel and are
differentially hardened 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
cotton sageo. The katana is stylized with a round Kuruma tsuba, which represents
the "Wheel of Dharma," symbolizing the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold
Path.
We do not sell weapons to anyone under the age of 18 without permission and consent of a parent or legal guardian. These are real weapons and not toys. They are very sharp and should always be treated with care. Be careful to never put yourself or anyone else in danger. Nihonzashi LLC, its employees, and associated companies are not responsibility for an injury, damage or loss incurred by use or miss-use of any merchandise sold on this site. It is the purchasers responsibility to comply to local, state and federal laws and/or statutes. Purchase of merchandise implies agreement and compliance to the above.
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