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product_id: 6992952
title: "Hanwei Practical Plus Elite Katana Sword"
brand: "cas hanwei"
price: "€ 942.72"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/6992952-hanwei-practical-plus-elite-katana-sword
store_origin: IT
region: Italy
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# 45.2 x 5.1 x 3.9 in 4.8 lbs weight Elite Katana design Hanwei Practical Plus Elite Katana Sword

**Brand:** cas hanwei
**Price:** € 942.72
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚔️ Elevate Your Fencing Game with the Elite Katana!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hanwei Practical Plus Elite Katana Sword by cas hanwei
- **How much does it cost?** € 942.72 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/6992952-hanwei-practical-plus-elite-katana-sword)

## Best For

- cas hanwei enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cas hanwei brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable Materials:** Constructed with high-quality iron and brass, ensuring longevity and reliability in every duel.
- • **Lightweight Power:** At just 4.8 lbs, wielding this katana feels effortless, enhancing your agility in every move.
- • **Versatile for All:** Designed for unisex adults, this katana is perfect for both seasoned fencers and enthusiastic beginners.
- • **Timeless Craftsmanship:** Experience the artistry of CAS Hanwei, where tradition meets modern design.
- • **Unleash Your Inner Warrior:** Crafted for precision and performance, this katana is your ultimate fencing companion.

## Overview

The Hanwei Practical Plus Elite Katana Sword is a meticulously crafted fencing sword, designed for both performance and aesthetics. With dimensions of 45.2 x 5.1 x 3.9 inches and a lightweight of 4.8 pounds, it offers an ideal balance for users of all skill levels. Made by the renowned CAS Hanwei, this katana combines traditional craftsmanship with modern materials, making it a must-have for any serious fencer.

## Description

Product Description          "The Practical Plus Elite Katana provides a cutting sword that is economical while featuring traditional fittings and construction methods. Designed for multiple cuts in normal targets, these Practical Plus Elites Katana features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven cotton Tsuka-Ito. The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus Katana are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome iron Tsuba features a ""sunburst"" design with a brass habaki.Read more information on the Performance Series of Swords"             .com          Embodying the classical design elements of the most prolific sword design in history, Hanwei's Practical Plus Elite Katana provides a very economical cutting sword that features more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially hardened (HRC60 edge, HRC40 back) and the hamon is prominent. It also offers genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a tightly-woven cotton wrap (Tsuka-Ito). The fittings are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron sunburst design with a brass habaki.  With its strong Shinogi Zukuri shape accentuating the differential heat treatment, this blade is traditionally proportioned to appeal to the collector but will also perform well in general cutting of hard or soft targets. Specifications:Blade length: 28.5 inches Handle length: 11.5 inches Overall length: 40.5 inches Weight: 2 pounds, 7 ounces Point of balance: 5.5 inches Width at guard: 1.39 inches Width at tip: 1.03 inches Thickness at guard: 0.26 inches Thickness at tip: 0.16 inches Sori: 0.75 inches

## Features

- Country Of Origin: China
- Item Package Dimensions: 114.808 L X 12.954 W X 9.906 H (Cm)
- Item Package Weight: 4.8 Pounds
- Product Type: Sporting Goods

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 45.2 x 5.1 x 3.9 inches |
| Package Weight | 4.8 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 45 x 5 x 3.75 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
| Brand Name | CAS Hanwei Swords |
| Model Name | Practical Plus Elite Katana |
| Color | Multi |
| Material | Other |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | CAS Hanwei |
| Part Number | GS53626 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Style | Brass |
| Sport Type | Fencing |
| Handle Material | Iron |
| Hand Orientation | Right |

## Images

![Hanwei Practical Plus Elite Katana Sword - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zPpxSCzsL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Hanwei Practical Plus Katana
  

*by G***E on Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2010*

Ok guys, I have been purchasing Hanwei/Paul Chen swords for many years now, and must say they are excellently built products.I bought this as a replacement for my 2 old practice swords which were stolen from my house about a year and a half back, which is funny because the thieves stole the 2 cheap 100-200 dollar swords, and left the silk bagged and oiled $1200 ameryu last legend katana layin on my bed not 1 foot away :]The two swords that were stolen were my practice swords, a Paul Chen Nami Iaito (which is purely a draw strike practice katana), and a very old Paul Chen Practical Katana (from back when they used steel pegs instead of traditional bamboo :])I was very rough on my old Paul chen practical katana (Paul Chen is the same brand as Hanwei btw) and it withheld my abuse for 6-7 years, so I decided to go with another Paul Chen/Hanwei sword.  After a decent amount of research I decided on this sword, the Practical Plus Elite Katana, as amazon had a smoking deal on this otherwise nearly 400 dollar katana.When i received it it looked brand new in the case, with the original tag certifying it as an original Hanwei katana, looked nice, no large scratches or any damage on the sheath.  I wont go into the details of the sword as you can read them online everywhere.A year and a half later the sword is holding up very well, with some minor scratches along the blade from cutting(which is normal, and why I do not cut with my expensive katana). I use the katana easily every day to every other day for practice. The sheath has started to crack down the sides(my fault, not a defect), which makes the sword fit very loosely and it would probably fall out if held incorrectly.  The cracks are from me accidently knocking the sword off of a desk and it hitting the tile floor fairly hard, the sword itself is still perfect.  As the sword has low chromium content, it is not stainless, and thus needs to be oiled, but as my practice sword, I only tend to clean and oil it once every few months, much less than is probably warranted.  Either way, this sword is an excellent deal for the low price amazon is able to sell it at, and I am extremely pleased with my purchase.  I expect that this sword will hold up to much more abuse as my practice katana and still remain functional for years to come, a testament to the sword making skills of Hanwei.On a side note, make sure you study the pictures when buying Hanwei swords off of sites like amazon or ebay closely and make sure that is the real katana you will be receiving as they do not seem to know the difference between the many models of this and other swords(which can change the price of the sword drastically)For example, I thought I was going to get the cheap leather wrap model and ended up with the excellent cotton wrap.Hope my review helps someone make a more educated decision when buying a sword.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    it has nice fitment, beautifull hamon pretty tsuba
  

*by A***Z on Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2016*

As i expected after research it is a very well made katana,it has nice fitment, beautifull hamon pretty tsuba.very solid has a quality feel It seems to be well ballanced, The blade has a nice polish no scratches ect. I would have givin it 5 stars BUT hanwei PPK's are described as razor sharp and it wasnt at all, it was sharp enough to cut stuff but it needs a finish hone for that super sharp feel and its such a nice sword an sharpening katanas can b tricky im not comfortable sharpening it to that next level... So it would have been nice if it came razor sharp like is described in most reviews in various publications... I Recommend it tho...

### ⭐ 1.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Looked ok, but not practical at all....
  

*by S***A on Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2010*

I purchased this Hanwei Practical Plus Elite Katana about a year ago and it was just okay. The wooden saya (sheathe)  had a big crack at the mouth as it arrived and the sword is not entirely sharpen from the end to the tip.  The part of the blade near the Habaki (the golden collar)  is not sharpen at all, it showed that it is clearly a manufacturer's defect.  I was going to return the sword, but Amazon was selling it for a very reasonable price, so I decided to keep it and see what it can offer.  Big mistake.....!  I have practiced cutting with this sword a few times and it just doesn't feel right. The balance is not as good as some of my Musashi katana swords and it is not as sharp as my Cold Steel Warrior katana sword. Now the worst thing.  It is not as durable as I thought it would be.  Like I said, I have only used it for a few times, the blade is showing dullness and many scratches are showing on the body of the blade.  The blade even showing sign of curving and twist to the right.  I have 7 other katana swords in my collection and I have used all of them for the same practice, none of them have showed any of the flaws as this one.  I should have returned to Amazon the day it arrived, but I just wanted to give this katana a chance.  Well, it's your choice, would you give this katana a chance?

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