Practical Pro Katana - functional samurai sword

This practical pro katana, forged by Hanwei is a very functional samurai sword and battle ready.

The Practical Pro Samurai Katana of paul chen has an extended tsuka and a thicker & longer samurai blade compared to the other models in the practical series. The blade of tis functional sword is constructed from hand-forged, high-carbon steel and is differentially tempered using a traditional claying method which gives a very nice and prominent hamonline.

The Practical Pro has a fine polish if compared to the other katanas in the practical serie. 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 Japanese cotton sageo. The fittings (koshirae) are done in antiqued black iron.

The katana is stylized with a round Kuruma tsuba, which represents the "Wheel of Dharma," symbolizing the Buddhist concept of the Noble Eightfold Path. For those interested in an economical katana that can stand the rigors of heavy cutting (tameshigiri), the Practical Pro is an excellent choice.