Black Ronin Hanwei Shinken Katana Tsunami Great Wave

[XxXxPemaxXxX]

you sir... have a really beautiful nihonto, I'm not that into full katanas (I don't like Tsubas lol) I like shirasaya more, in fact I own one since a couple of years ago ( oh god that blade have thru so much xD) but I gotta say, I like this one :) I like the fact that the tsuka is black and white and the ito looks pretty well wrapped, I will love to own one like this. gratz

what are the specs of the sword? steel, hamon, length, construction, tang, weight?

[bajkanovic]

Now I want a real blade, but I am not an expert in replika katanas. I read on the internet a lot about all the brands, steels they use etc. I know all about real Japanese tamahagane blades but I dont have the money for it.

I want a blade tough enough for hard cuts, but I want it to look good as well. And I have around 800-1000 dollars for it.

Can you recommend me which sword to buy from Hanwei in that price range but regarding the full price on the Hnawei web page. Tsunami??? thank you very mu

[BlackRoninMartialArt]

@bajkanovic No need to apologise my friend, always happy to help when I can. Hand on heart I normally recommend two Hanwei Katana for regular use. The "New" Shinto Katana with the improved blade proportions and the Tsunami Katana. Both of which are good cutting swords, although I must admit I do prefer the blade proportions and O-Kissaki on the Tsunami Katana. I have used a Tsunami katana on some pretty heavy cutting and its always held up well. I think you will be very happy with either model

[bajkanovic]

Bro I am sorry if im borring you with questions! :-)) But look, I live in Serbia and it is a huge problem to import a real sword. Almost immposible! But there is one guy here that sells katanas, but he only sells Hanwei swords and they cost 20% more than their price in official web page. I am a japanese karate master and trainer, professionall fighter but I startet to train laido (when I have the time) and I love katanas...my laido katana is shit, only shit I could byu at that moment.

[bajkanovic]

Thank you. Looks nice the way it is...but tell me how good it is in cutting, quality of the blade and stuff like that. I would love to cut some bamboo trees with it (like 6-7 cm thick)

[BlackRoninMartialArt]

@bajkanovic Not a problem. the balance is slightly blade heavy and it handles very much like a shinshinto blade. I have used the Tsunami katana in cutting green bamboo, at around 6cm thick without any problem. I have also used the sword in other light to medium Tameshigiri style tests and every time it performed well. Multiple rapid cuts take a little more practice as the blade is rather heavier than your run of the mill modern Katana, but they are easily achievable.

[BlackRoninMartialArt]

@bajkanovic with regards to damaging the blade, I have seen a bad cut damage a good sword throuhg very soft targets. I would recomend you start testing each new sword on easy targets, Tatami omate, plastic bottles filled with water, and build yourself up to the harder targets.

[BlackRoninMartialArt]

@bajkanovic however i would recommend that you start making bamboo test cuts with a piece of green bamboo wrapped in foam pipe lagging (foam Insulation tubes) it makes the cut easier to judge and. In its price margin the Tsunami is in my opinion the most traditionally designed katana and definitely their best tameshigiri capable sword. Next up on the scale of hanwei swords for me would be the Oni which has a similar feel but at more than double the price!

[bajkanovic]

@BlackRoninMartialArt

Thank you for the information. But I am in a dillema, to get a Tsunami or the new Lion dog (High alloy steel)? They cost almost the same, lion dog has a better hamon, natural, but the fitting look better on Tsunami. I just dont know if that new steel is better???

[BlackRoninMartialArt]

@bajkanovic Hello again. The Lion Dog has a higher grade steel in the blade as well as the new Hanwei blade geometry. However, the Choji style hamon although a nice break from the standard Nodare style Hamon used on Hanwei swords is still acid etched. There has also been a number of customer returns on this and the Bamboo Mat katana as the acid etched Hamon scratches very easily, making the sword look cheap after only a few draws of the blade. For this reason I no longer sell Lion Dog or Bamboo

[bajkanovic]

Thank you for the information. But I am in a dillema, to get a Tsunami or the new Lion dog (High alloy steel)? They cost almost the same, lion dog has a better hamon, natural, but the fitting look better on Tsunami. I just dont know if that new steel is better???

[bajkanovic]

I wanted to byu this sword but tell me one thing....they say its differentially heat tempered but I am not sure about this hamon, is it real or fake? Looks acid made

[BlackRoninMartialArt]

@bajkanovic Hi there. Yes this sword is differentially tempered and yes the Hamon is Acid Etched. The "Frosty" hamon is created by going over the true Hamon with acid to make it appear stronger. You can easily polish out the "Frosty" Hamon with good quality silver polish to reveal the much fainter true hamon, although Hanwei obviously don't recommend doing this as it invalidates any product warranty.

Hope that helps

[bajkanovic]

@BlackRoninMartialArt Thank you. Looks nice the way it is...and how good is in cutting, quality of the blade and stuff like that. I would love to cut some thick bamboo trees (like 6-7 cm), you think I can damage it?

[BlackRoninMartialArt]

@bajkanovic Hi there. Yes this sword is differentially tempered and yes the Hamon is Acid Etched. The "Frosty" hamon is created by going over the true Hamon with acid to make it appear stronger. You can easily polish out the "Frosty" Hamon with good quality silver polish to reveal the much fainter true hamon, although Hanwei obviously don't recommend doing this as it invalidates any product warranty.

[TheGinjerninja]

I got this sword It's my favourite sword on the market

[freesylecollector]

i went to the site but i live in the us and i couldnt tell how much money they were

[pendehassen]

how genuine hanwei is¡?!¡ and is it functional and durable?¡!

[BlackRoninMartialArt]

@pendehassen Hanwei are essentially Chinese swords made to a Japanese style. That said I myself have used a Hanwei Katana for the last six or so years & have never had a problem with its construction or durability. The Tsunami, Tiger, Wind & Thunder & the Kami katana are probably the most authentic in terms of build & construction. All are suitable for light Tameshigiri & the higher end for Medium Tameshigiri. If you want a heavy cutter go for the Raptor range, not traditionally made but solid.

[redeemer61190]

@BlackRoninMartialArt it seems like the Hanwei Wind and Thunder is the heaviest and has the most Niku of any Hanwei blade. Would it be a better cutter compared to the raptor due to its heft?

[BlackRoninMartialArt]

@redeemer61190 Yeah, its perhaps the most traditionally proportioned blade Hanwei make within in Forged line. Personally although heavy, I would recommend using the Tsunami over any of the Raptor swords for Tameshigiri. That said the raptors lightweight blade makes it a faster cutter, so it really depends on the style of Tameshigiri you are looking for. I would also recommend a wrist brace if you are not used to heavy sword for Tameshigiri :0)