Hanwei Practical Plus Tanto *Last One Ever*

Hanwei Paul Chen Samurai Swords Practical Plus Tanto

*LAST ONE*

Hanwei closed down and ceased production in December 2024, there will never be Hanwei swords available again.

We have secured a small quantity of items from Hanwei just before they closed and ceased production, We started distributing Hanwei swords & knives in the 1990’s all over the world and we are very sad to hear they closed their doors and ceased product in 2024.

The Practical Plus Tanto (SH2259) provides a very economical cutting tanto, but uses more traditional fittings and construction methods.

The blade is hand-forged high-carbon steel and differential tempered 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 Japanese 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.

Key Features
High carbon forged blade
Differentially tempered
Fully functional

Specifications
Overall: 16 1/2“
Blade Length: 11“
Handle Length: 4 1/4“
Weight: 13oz
Point of Balance: 1 1/2″
Width at Guard: 1.10″
Thickness at Guard: .21″
Sori: 1/4″
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.