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Practical Katana (1!HW1070)
Practical Special Katana (1!HW2376)
Practical Elite Katana (2!HW6000KPC)
Practical XL Katana (2!HW6000XPF)
Practical XL Light Katana (2!HW6000LPF)
Raptor Shobu Zukuri (1!HW2417)
Raptor Shinogi Zukuri (1!HW2414)
Raptor Unokubi Zukuri (1!HW2415)
Practical Plus Katana (1!HW2073)
Practical Plus Elite Katana (2!HW6001KPE)
Practical Plus XL Katana (1!HW6001XPF)
Practical Plus XL Light Katana (1!HW6001LPF)
Practical Pro Katana (1!HW2162)
Practical Pro Elite Katana (2!HW6009KPG)

Practical Katana

(Ref: HW1070)

The ever-popular Practical Katana and Wakizashi give the martial artist the opportunity to own and use a Hanwei sword at the cost of an economy sword. The blades are forged and differentially tempered, using the same process as the more expensive blades and producing an HRC60 edge and HRC40 back. The temper line is authentic and prominent. Cost savings are effected by using fittings which, while making no claims to authenticity, are very strongly built to withstand the rigors of cutting exercises in the dojo.

Key Features

Forged high-carbon steel blade
Differential tempering
Hanwei made

Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	100.3cm	39½"
Blade Length	69.2cm	27¼"
Grip Length	28.6cm	11¼"
Thickness	0.68cm	¼"
Weight	1.040Kg	2lb 5oz

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2. Practical Tanto (Ref: HW2254)

3. Practical Elite Katana (Ref: HW6000KPC)

4. Practical XL Katana (Ref: HW6000XPF)

5. Practical XL Light Katana (Ref: HW6000LPF)

Practical Special Katana

(Ref: HW2376)

The Practical Special is a subtly modified version of the Practical Katana, made in response to requests for a quicker sword at the same economy price. The blade dimensions have been changed only slightly and the tsuba cutouts have been enlarged, and though this has resulted in a weight loss of only 3 oz, the difference in handling is very noticeable. The Practical will remain the standard for hard, regular cutting, but for those needing a faster draw, multiple cut katana at an economy price, the Special is the answer.

Key Features

Forged high-carbon steel blade
Differential tempering
Hanwei made

Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	99.1cm	39"
Blade Length	68.6cm	27"
Grip Length	28.0cm	11"
Thickness	0.68cm	¼"
Weight	0.960Kg	2lb 2oz

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4. Practical XL Katana (Ref: HW6000XPF)

5. Practical XL Light Katana (Ref: HW6000LPF)

Practical Elite Katana

(Ref: HW6000KPC)

Our Practical Katanas have always been at the forefront of providing economical yet functional swords to the martial arts community. These latest Practicals combine the blade geometries and profiles of the Performance Series with the affordability of our Practical fittings. The blades in the cutting styles are forged from 1566 steel and differentially tempered in the traditional way producing an edge hardness of HRC60 and spine hardness of HRC40. The removeable handle is tightly wrapped in the tradtional style with imitation leather to provide a positive grip that will withstand years of kata or tameshigiri practice.

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. The XL blade is significantly wider, for use in cutting heavy targets, and finally the XL Light has the XL's profile, but with a bo-hi, reducing the weight to the point where double cuts are possible, but clean cuts on heavy targets can still be made.

Key Features

Forged high-carbon steel blade
Differential tempering
New Blade Geometry

Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	99.1cm	39"
Blade Length	68.6cm	27"
Grip Length	27.9cm	11"
Weight	1.090Kg	2lb 6oz

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4. Practical Wakizashi (Ref: HW2061)

5. Practical Tanto (Ref: HW2254)

Practical XL Katana

(Ref: HW6000XPF)

Key Features

Forged high-carbon steel blade
Differential tempering
New Blade Geometry

Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	102.9cm	40½"
Blade Length	72.4cm	28½"
Grip Length	27.9cm	11"
Weight	1.200Kg	2lb 10oz

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4. Practical Wakizashi (Ref: HW2061)

5. Practical Tanto (Ref: HW2254)

Practical XL Light Katana

(Ref: HW6000LPF)

Key Features

Forged high-carbon steel blade
Differential tempering
New Blade Geometry

Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	102.9cm	40½"
Blade Length	72.4cm	28½"
Grip Length	27.9cm	11"
Weight	1.150Kg	2lb 9oz

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4. Practical Wakizashi (Ref: HW2061)

5. Practical Tanto (Ref: HW2254)

Raptor Shobu Zukuri

(Ref: HW2417)

The Raptor Series, our new line of cutting katanas, has been designed for the cutting practitioner who does not necessarily have access to mats but who wishes to practice and perfect their cutting technique. The blades are hand-forged in 5160 high-carbon steel and specially heat treated to produce a very high resilience and greater tolerance of misdirected cuts than a conventional differentially tempered blade. The edge geometry is configured to facilitate the cutting of both soft and semi-hard materials without chipping, allowing the cutter a wide choice of targets.

The Raptor Shobu-Zukuri (Iris Leaf) blade has an elegant shape and powerful cutting ability. Notable for the absence of a Yokote transition, this blade design became popular during the Nanbokucho era (1336 ~1392 AD) and its popularity continued into the Muromachi period.

Key Features

Forged high-carbon steel blade
New Line of Katana
New Blade Geometry

Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	115.5cm	45½"
Blade Length	73.5cm	29"
Grip Length	33.0cm	13"
Weight	1.250Kg	2lb 12oz

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Raptor Shinogi Zukuri

(Ref: HW2414)

The Raptor Shinogi-Zukuri blade, which has evolved as the most common Japanese katana blade design, provides both speed and cutting power. Featuring a distinct yokote, such blades were originally produced after the Heian period, around 987 AD.

Key Features

Forged high-carbon steel blade
New Line of Katana
New Blade Geometry

Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	107.5cm	42¼"
Blade Length	71.0cm	28"
Grip Length	28.0cm	11"
Weight	1.190Kg	2lb 10oz

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Raptor Unokubi Zukuri

(Ref: HW2415)

The Raptor Unokubi-Zukuri (Cormorants Neck) blade design is patterned after the shape of the Naginata, the powerful long-handled weapon popular between the 12th and 14th centuries. Notable for the strongly relieved shinogi-ji and diamond-shaped kissaki, the Unokubi-Zukuri provides excellent balance in a strong cutting blade.

Key Features

Forged high-carbon steel blade
New Line of Katana
New Blade Geometry

Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	114.0cm	45"
Blade Length	72.0cm	28¼"
Grip Length	33.0cm	13"
Weight	1.250Kg	2lb 12oz

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Practical Plus Katana

(Ref: HW2073)

The Practical Plus Katana provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana, but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially tempered in the traditional claying method with a prominent hamon. The Practical Plus features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a wrap (Tsuka-Ito) specially developed for its gripping qualities. The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki.

Key Features

Fully functional
Hand-forged high-carbon steel blade
Differential tempering

Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	102.9cm	40½"
Blade Length	69.2cm	27¼"
Grip Length	31.1cm	12¼"
Thickness	0.71cm	¼"
Weight	1.040Kg	2lb 5oz

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4. Practical Plus XL Light Katana (Ref: HW6001LPF)

5. Practical Plus XL Katana (Ref: HW6001XPF)

Practical Plus Elite Katana

(Ref: HW6001KPE)

The Practical Plus Katana provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana, but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially tempered (HRC60 edge, HRC40 back) and the hamon is prominent. The Practical Plus features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven cotton wrap (Tsuka-Ito). The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki. The Practical Plus has been extended to include all of the Performance Series blades; with three cutting styles and three iaito lengths.

Key Features

New Blade Geometry
Traditional Construction
Quality fittings

Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	101.6cm	40"
Blade Length	71.1cm	28"
Grip Length	27.9cm	11"
Weight	1.090Kg	2lb 6oz

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4. Practical Plus Wakizashi (Ref: HW2118)

5. Practical Plus Tanto (Ref: HW2259)

Practical Plus XL Katana

(Ref: HW6001XPF)

The Practical Plus Katana provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana, but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially tempered (HRC60 edge, HRC40 back) and the hamon is prominent. The Practical Plus features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven cotton wrap (Tsuka-Ito). The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki. The Practical Plus has been extended to include all of the Performance Series blades; with three cutting styles and three iaito lengths.

Key Features

New Blade Geometry
Traditional Construction
Quality fittings

Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	102.9cm	40½"
Blade Length	72.4cm	28½"
Grip Length	27.9cm	11"
Weight	1.210Kg	2lb 11oz

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4. Practical Plus Wakizashi (Ref: HW2118)

5. Practical Plus Tanto (Ref: HW2259)

Practical Plus XL Light Katana

(Ref: HW6001LPF)

The Practical Plus Katana provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana, but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially tempered (HRC60 edge, HRC40 back) and the hamon is prominent. The Practical Plus features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven cotton wrap (Tsuka-Ito). The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki. The Practical Plus has been extended to include all of the Performance Series blades; with three cutting styles and three iaito lengths.

Key Features

New Blade Geometry
Traditional Construction
Quality fittings

Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	102.9cm	40½"
Blade Length	72.4cm	28½"
Grip Length	27.9cm	11"
Weight	1.150Kg	2lb 9oz

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4. Practical Plus Wakizashi (Ref: HW2118)

5. Practical Plus Tanto (Ref: HW2259)

Practical Pro Katana

(Ref: HW2162)

The Practical Pro Katana is built as an economical cutting sword for heavy targets, with an extended tsuka and a thicker and longer blade. The blades are constructed from hand-forged, high-carbon steel and are differentially tempered using a traditional claying method. The Practical Pro has a fine polish to it compared to others in the series. The tsuka is wrapped with synthetic black leather for its gripping characteristics and is double-pegged for safety. The saya is done in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo.

Key Features

Antiqued fittings
Hand-Forged High Carbon Steel Blade
Deep Black Lacquered Saya

Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	116.2cm	45¾"
Blade Length	74.9cm	29½"
Grip Length	38.1cm	15"
Thickness	0.91cm	¼"
Weight	1.340Kg	2lb 15oz

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Practical Pro Elite Katana

(Ref: HW6009KPG)

The Practical Pro Elite Katana has an extended tsuka and a thicker and longer (29”) Performance Series blade with a finer polish when compared to others in the Practical series. The blade is forged in high-carbon steel and differentially tempered using the traditional claying method. The rayskin-covered tsuka is wrapped with black cotton and is double-pegged for safety. The saya is finished in a deep black lacquer with a black Japanese cotton sageo. The fittings (koshirae) are finished in antiqued black iron. The katana feature a round Kuruma tsuba, which represents the “Wheel of Dharma,” symbolizing the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold Path.