Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 29 minutes ago

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Hanwei Practical Plus XL by Paul Chen


Sword stats:

Blade length: 28 1/2"
Handle length: 11"
Overall length: 41"
Weight: 2lb 11oz
Point of Balance: 5 1/2"
Width at Guard: 1.42"
Width at Tip: 1.10"
Thickness at Guard: .26"
Thickness at Tip: .18"
Sori: 3/4"

$475.99 plus shipping from:


nihonzashi.ecwid.com/Katana-Hanwei-Practical-Plus-Performance-Elite-XL-XL-Light-p116066703

Bought this sword from another site and after five days was told they were out of stock. Nihonzashi had one in stock and held it for a short time till I was refunded later that day. Most appreciated!

Officially been a year since I started collecting swords.

This is #16 and my first Hanwei

Test Cuts Here: youtu.be/6OiYvnR9Msw