The Lion Dog Wakizashi from Paul Chen of Hanwei features an O-Kissaki blade of our  own high-alloy HWS-1S steel, which combines superior performance with an outstanding O-choji hamon. This steel is made in Hanwei's new factory, with high-tech equipment, producing a very pure advanced-metallurgy blade with the best edge-holding capability and resilience of any blade ever produced by Hanwei. The outstanding performance characteristics of blades forged from HWS-1S steel derive from a combination of the careful selection of alloying elements and a complex processing procedure, basically involving the manipulation of the steel’s carbon content across the blade section. This results in a very tough and resilient blade with a hard, highly abrasion-resistant edge.

The sharply detailed fittings feature a Lion-dog themed black iron tsuba, with matching fuchi/kashira and golden peony menuki. The complex saya features a gloss-lacquered ribbed section at the koiguchi/kurikata with the balance spatter-lacquered for a very attractive appearance. The premium multi-colored sageo is hand-woven in pure silk.

HWS-1S steel
High quality fittings
Hand Woven Silk Sageo
Lion Dog Wakizashi
Overall: 27 3/8", 69,55 cm
Blade Length: 20 1/2", 52,07 cm
Handle Length: 6 5/8", 16,84 cm
Weight: 1 lbs 10 oz, 734 gram
Blade Steel: HWS-1S

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.