Paul Chen / Hanwei Practical Plus Elite Katana SH6001KPE

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.

Practical Plus Elite Katana
MSRP: $530.00

Overall: 40"
Blade Length: 28"
Handle Length: 11"
Weight: 2lb 7oz
Point of Balance: 5 1/2"
Width at Guard: 1.39"
Width at Tip: 1.03"
Thickness at Guard: .26"
Thickness at Tip: .16"
Sori: 3/4"
Blade Steel: 1566
Hrc Edge: 60
Hrc Back: 40

Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.