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25th Anniversary Shinto Katana

(Ref: HW2433)

Our Silver Anniversary Shinto is undoubtedly one of the most collectible pieces ever offered by CAS Hanwei. Not only is this one of Hanwei’s most attractive swords but, to celebrate CAS’s 25th anniversary, the certificated edition is limited to just 250 pieces.

Based on the original Shinto, the first sword ever produced for CAS by Hanwei, this Anniversary Edition features the same koshirae (fittings) but in a silver plate finish, highlighting details not previously evident. The blade, while maintaining similar geometry, has under- gone radical changes in metallurgy and heat treating. It now features Hanwei’s own high-alloy HWS-1 steel and a heat treating regimen that produces a Tamahagane-like hardness distribution across the blade section with a very attractive Choji-style hamon.

The saya is deeply lacquered in black and is complemented by a hand woven sageo unique to this katana. A handsome lacquered stand, inscribed with “Silver Anniversary Edition” translated into Kanji, is supplied with the sword. The black sword bag is embroidered in silver with the same Kanji and the sword’s limited edition number.

A signed and numbered authenticating certificate is supplied with each piece.

Key Features

Limited to 250 pieces
HWS-1 Steel
Silver Plate Finished Fittings

Free Maintenance Kit
Free Sword Bag

Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	99.1cm	39"
Blade Length	68.6cm	27"
Grip Length	27.9cm	11"
Weight	1.040Kg	2lb 5oz

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RRP: £769.63

OUR PRICE: £589.50 / €707.40 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Related products:

1. Shinto Katana (Ref: HW1001)

2. Shinto Wakizashi (Ref: HW1015)

Shinto Elite Katana

(Ref: HW6004KGE)

The Shinto Elite features a hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel katana blade featuring the geometry of the Performance Series. The blade is differentially tempered using the traditional claying method.The Shinto is mounted in black and the tsuka-ito is made of premium black Japanese cotton. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo. A finely rendered dragon, detailed in gold, with true front-and-back detail, forms the black iron tsuba. The fittings are superbly antiqued adding to the aesthetics of the set. The Shinto is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.

The "PB" symbol indicates the blade is from the Performance series. The Elite katana's blade is a little wider and a little thicker then the traditional counterpart, allowing for easier cuts on normal targets.

Key Features

T10 High-Carbon Blade
Premium fittings
New Blade Geometry

Free Maintenance Kit
Free Sword Bag

Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	101.6cm	40"
Blade Length	71.1cm	28"
Grip Length	27.9cm	11"
Weight	1.210Kg	2lb 11oz

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RRP: £608.65

OUR PRICE: £466.20 / €559.44 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

YOU SAVE: £142.45 (23%)

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Related products:

1. Shinto Katana (Ref: HW1001)

2. Shinto Wakizashi (Ref: HW1015)

Shinto Katana

(Ref: HW1001)

Each piece in the Shinto Daisho (HW1001 & HW1015) has a hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel blade with Bo-Hi. Each blade configuration is differentially tempered using the traditional claying method.The Shinto is mounted in black and the tsuka-ito is made of premium black Japanese cotton. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo. A finely rendered dragon, detailed in gold, with true front-and-back detail, forms the black iron tsuba. The fittings are superbly antiqued adding to the aesthetics of the set. The Shinto is supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit.