Lion Dog Katana

The Lion Dog Katana features 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 steel’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
• Fully functional live blade Shinken Katana "real sword"
• High Alloy HWS-1S Steel
• Hand woven silk sageo
• This katana is hand made and each is unique - size and weight will vary
  • Blade length: 29"
  • Handle length: 13"
  • Overall length: 43 1/2"
  • Weight: 2lb 14oz
• Differentially tempered
• Half price sharpening and maintenance for life
• Free Shipping (continental US only)
• 90 day money back guarantee
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• 90 day money back guarantee (see details)
• Lifetime 1/2 Price Sharpening and Repair on any Shinken or Iaito Katana
• All shinken are shipped double boxed and insured