The Lion Dog Katana and Wakizashi feature an O-Kissaki blade of Hanwei's own high-alloy HWS-1S steel, which combines superior performance with an outstanding O-choji hamon. This steel is made in Hanwei's new factory, with high-tech equipment, producing a very pure advanced-metallurgy blade with the best edge-holding capability and resilience of any blade ever produced by Hanwei. The outstanding performance characteristics of blades forged from HWS-1S steel derive from a combination of the careful selection of alloying elements and a complex processing procedure, basically involving the manipulation of the steelâ€™s carbon content across the blade section. This results in a very tough and resilient blade with a hard, highly abrasion-resistant edge. The sharply detailed fittings feature a Lion-dog themed black iron tsuba, with matching fuchi/kashira and golden peony menuki. The complex saya features a gloss-lacquered ribbed section at the koiguchi/kurikata with the balance spatter-lacquered for a very attractive appearance. The premium multi-colored sageo is hand-woven in pure silk.

Made by Hanwei Forge
Hand crafted
Fully functional live blades, Shinken "real sword"
High Alloy HWS-2S Steel
Hand woven silk sageo
High quality fittings
Set Specifications (will vary slightly)
Katana
- Blade length: 29"
- Handle length: 13"
- Overall length: 43 1/2"
- Weight: 2lb 14oz
Wakizashi

Overall: 27 3/8"
Blade Length: 20 1/2"
Handle Length: 6 5/8"
Weight: 1 lbs 10 oz

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Lion Dog Katana

Lion Dog Wakizashi