CAS Hanwei Bamboo Mat Katana: SH2438 Paul Chen HSW2 Steel Samurai Sword Blade

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This auction includes the CAS Hanwei Bamboo Mat Katana shown in the photos. Details :I bought this Bamboo Mat Katana recently to use as a spare for the Bamboo Mat I currently use. The trick is the balance on this blade is just a bit different than the one on my current Bamboo Mat. It is not much but it is enough to make me feel the difference. Don't get me wrong here, the Bamboo Mat is one of my all time favorite blades and I am tempted to have this blade remounted in custom fittings. Personally, I think the Bamboo Mat is one of the most underrated production katana available on the market today. It cuts like a demon, resists scratches, holds its shape, looks great, and feels lively. What more can a swordsmen ask for? This blade was purchased second hand from someone that used it for a little iai but never for cutting. I absolutely love this blade, I don't think the next person to own it will be disappointed either. You can see some demos of the Bamboo Mat Katana on Hanwei's website. James Williams does some test cutting to show you the potential of the blade. Overall: 40 1/4" Blade Length: 28 7/8" Handle Length: 11" Weight: 2lb 12oz Blade Steel: HWS-2S MSRP: $1,200.00 (notes from Hanwei website) Our Bamboo Mat Katana features a chu-kissaki blade of Hanwei's own high-alloy HWS-2S steel, which combines impressive performance with read more

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