Hanwei Cas Iberia Bamboo Mat Katana SH2438

The Hanwei Cas Iberia Bamboo Mat Katana is a formidable blend of traditional aesthetics and modern metallurgy, built for collectors and serious practitioners alike. Designed with precision and forged using cutting-edge technology, this katana offers exceptional cutting performance while honoring the elegance and detail of classic Japanese swordsmithing.

At the heart of the Bamboo Mat Katana is its chu-kissaki blade, forged from Hanwei’s proprietary HWS-2S steel. This high-alloy material is produced using state-of-the-art methods in Hanwei’s new facility, delivering a blade with remarkable purity, durability, and edge retention. The steel is designed to outperform traditional carbon steels, offering modern resilience while maintaining the spirit of the katana. Its striking O-choji hamon is more than just a visual flourish—it’s a testament to the blade’s hardened edge and the skill involved in its tempering.

This katana doesn’t just perform—it stands out with detailed, bamboo-themed fittings that elevate its character. The black iron tsuba is intricately textured to mimic a bamboo mat, featuring a jointed bamboo rim and delicate gold-tipped bamboo leaves that bring an elegant contrast to the otherwise stealthy finish. Every detail has been considered, from the crisp lines of the blade to the subtle highlight accents of the fittings.

The tsuka is traditionally wrapped and sits comfortably in hand, providing control and balance for both display and kata use. The saya is finished in a deep, high-gloss lacquer that complements the overall aesthetic, accented with horn fittings for durability and refinement. Altogether, this katana offers the grace of a museum piece with the strength of a performance blade, making it equally at home in a collection or on the cutting stand.

Made in China to Hanwei’s strict standards, the Bamboo Mat Katana showcases what happens when traditional craftsmanship meets modern steel science. It’s a weapon, a tool, and a piece of art—all in one.

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