Hanwei Takeda Shingen Kabuto *LAST ONE*

Hanwei Paul Chen Takeda Shingen Kabuto

*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.

Takeda Shingen (December 1, 1521 – May 13, 1573) was daimyo of Kai Province during the Sengoku period of Japan. Known as “the Tiger of Kai”, he was one of the most powerful daimyo of the late Sengoku period, and credited with exceptional military prestige. Shingen was based in a poor area with little arable land and no access to the sea, but he became one of Japan’s leading daimyo. His skills are highly esteemed and on par with Mōri Motonari.

The Hanwei Japanese kabuto & menpo (helmet & face mask) are superbly constructed,  beautifully detailed and a great value.  This kabuto replicates the helm of the great Samurai Takeda Shingen,  and features brass, lacquer genuine cotton thread and real horse hair.  This piece is equipped with leather liners (ukebari) allowing them to be worn.  The museum-quality reproductions of these archaeological treasures have been hand crafted by the metal smiths of Hanwei with exacting historical attention to detail.  The helmets are fully wearable and are supplied with a custom designed solid wooden display stand.

Specifications:
Steel constructed
Antique faded red
Real horse hair
Cotton thread
Gold plated accents
Wood display stand included