Tactical Katana

This catalog supplement provides a quick introduction to some of our new products for 2011
– more new items are on the way and we’ll play
catch up in our new full line catalog due out
shortly.
Included in the supplement are sixteen new
swords and daggers, including Medieval European,
Japanese and Chinese models. Our Rock Creek
knife line is also well represented, with new
Sambar stag-handled forged fixed-blades and new
folders featuring stabilized leather handles.
Tactical Katana
Hot on the heels of our incredibly popular Tactical Wak, the
Tactical Katana has all of the same features and more! The Kat
features a full-tang blade in 5160 high-carbon spring steel,
plasma-coated for corrosion protection, and a checkered Kraton handle for a positive grip. The guard and the handle feature lanyard holes which, with the included ParaCord, provide a number of carrying options. The fiberglass scabbard
construction eliminates water absorption and adds less than 10
ounces to the weight of the sword. With the accent on light
and quick, one-handed operation is the norm but two-handed
slashing power is available when needed.
As always, we have made great efforts to maintain
the quality standards for which CAS Hanwei is
known.
Team CAS
Western
Early Medieval
Medieval
Practical Messer
1-2
3-5
5
Katana
Gunto
6-7
8
Dao
Roll Stag Bowies
Stag Scale Fixed Blades
Folders
Japanese
Chinese
Knives
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10
11-12
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Tactical Katana
SH2462
MSRP: $239
Overall: 39 1/2”
Blade Length: 27 1/2”
Handle Length: 10 1/2”
Weight: 2 lb
Blade Steel: 5160
Saxon
9th Century Saxon
CAS Hanwei’s smiths have outdone themselves with their recreation of a
9th Century Saxon sword by replicating a technique used by the Saxons
and Vikings and producing a stunning blade that features a pattern-welded
core with high-carbon edge sections. This technique was used by
the old-time smiths as a means of producing blades (just for the
rich folks) that were sharp, resilient and decorative and, eleven
hundred years on, CAS Hanwei has made them affordable.
The sword’s design is based on a 9th Century piece
found in the bank of a stream in England in 1976 and
now on display in the Yorkshire Museum.
9th Century Saxon
SH2436
MSRP: $599
Overall: 33 7/8”
Blade Length: 26 3/4”
Handle Length: 6”
Weight: 3lb
Blade Steel: Damascus/
1095
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Cawood Sword
The celebrated Cawood Sword, named after its discovery location near
Cawood Castle in England, is regarded as one of the finest and best-preserved examples of an 11th century Viking sword in existence. Preserved
in the mud of the bed of the River Ouse for almost a millenium, the sword
has now found a permanent home in the Yorkshire Museum, where it is
a leading attraction. What is almost certainly a “sister” sword was unearthed in Norway in 1888, giving a valuable clue to the Cawood Sword’s
origin.
Hanwei’s version of the sword replicates the lobated pommel and steeplydowncurved quillons of the hilt perfectly, while the wide-fullered blade is
reproduced in 5160 high-carbon steel. The weight and balance provide for
a very usable sword. No details of the original scabbard are known, but
the styling of Hanwei’s leather-covered version is typical of the period.
Cawood
SH2457
MSRP: $319
Overall: 36”
Blade Length: 30”
Handle Length: 4”
Weight: 2lb 7oz
Blade Steel: 5160
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Medieval
Rhinelander and Crecy
Our Rhinelander Bastard sword, typical of late 15th century central European cut-andthrust swords, is a handsome piece that will be appreciated by both collectors and cutting
enthusiasts. The ring-guard hilt and scent-stopper pommel balance a riveted-tang fullered
blade, forged in 5160 high-carbon steel and hardened to 54HRc for an optimal combination
of edge-holding and resilience. A leather-wrapped scabbard is included.
Our Crecy single-hand sword, celebrating the first major battle, in 1346, of the hundred years war between England and France, is styled after an early 14th century
original. The riveted-tang blade, forged in 5160 high-carbon steel, features a prominent
central ridge that provides the necessary stiffness for forceful thrusts, while the stylish
hilt features slightly down-turned
quillons and a cord-wrapped grip. The handsome scabbard, finished in
chestnut leather, is a fitting complement
to the sword.
Rhinelander
SH2454
MSRP: $279
Overall: 45 1/4”
Blade Length: 35 3/4”
Handle Length: 6 3/4”
Weight: 3lb 4oz
Blade Steel: 5160
Crecy
SH2455
MSRP: $319
Overall: 38 1/2”
Blade Length: 31 3/4”
Handle Length: 4 1/2”
Weight: 2lb 8 oz
Blade Steel: 5160
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Rondel Dagger
SH2459
MSRP: $129
Overall: 13 1/2”
Blade Length: 9”
Handle Length: 4 1/8”
Weight: 10 oz
Rondel Dagger
Broadsword Belt
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Our new sword belt is styled after 13th century examples and is capable
of handling most medieval-style single-hand and hand-and-a-half swords.
Unlike most of the originals, which were usually dedicated to a particular sword, our belt has fully adjustable belt loops to accommodate a wide
variety of scabbards. Both right- and left-handed versions are available.
Crafted in heavy top-grain leather and sized to adjust to most waist sizes,
these belts will provide many years of hard use.
Broadsword Belt Right Hand
OH2451
MSRP: $99
Broadsword Belt Left Hand (not shown)
OH2452
MSRP: $99
Introduced in response to many requests, our Rondel Dagger is typical of the widely-used sidearm of
the late middle ages. Carried by a wide section of
the populace, from tradesmen to fully-armoured
knights, the Rondel enjoyed a long service life.
Our version is both attractive and functional. The
stiff T-section blade is edged and crafted in 5160
high-carbon steel, with a hardwood handle. All
fittings, including the octagonal guard and pommel, are in steel and the leather-covered wooden
sheath complements the dagger perfectly. The
Rondel will appeal to collectors and living history
participants alike.
Medieval
Practical Langmesser
Sparring with the Langmesser has been popular in Europe for some time
and our introduction of the Practical Langmesser will give our sparring
fraternity the chance to enjoy this uniquely German weapon. Characterized by its full-tang construction, with riveted hardwood handle slabs,
distictive “nagel” or knuckle-guard and hooked pommel, the Langmesser
was a formidable weapon in skilled hands.
Baselard Dagger
SH2460
MSRP: $149
Overall: 19 3/4”
Blade Length: 14 1/2”
Handle Length: 3 1/2”
Weight: 12 oz
Baselard Dagger
The Baselard, in both its shortsword and dagger forms, was
a uniquely Swiss weapon as its name suggests. Characterized
by its crescent-shaped guard and pommel, the Baselard was
long-lived, first appearing in the 13th century and surviving
into the 17th century.
Our version has a full-tang blade in 5160 high-carbon steel, with a
distal taper and double fullers providing excellent balance. The grip
and elongated pommel combine to enable the sword to be used in
either a single- or two-handed mode. The 2mm. edge and the
rounded tip also make this sword re-enactment legal and, together with the classic leather-covered scabbard, it provides
a distinctive option for the foot soldier.
Practical Langmesser
SH2458
MSRP: $319
Overall: 37 1/8”
Blade Length: 28 5/8”
Handle Length: 7 7/8”
(including pommel)
Weight: 2 lb 15 oz
Our Baselard Dagger is based on an early 15th century piece
and features a single-edged diamond-section blade in 5160
high-carbon steel with a riveted tang. The distinctive hardwood grip is capped with engraved steel guard and pommel plates, and an attractive leather-covered scabbard with a
belt-retention ring completes the presentation.
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Lion Dog
The Lion Dog Katana and Wakizashi feature O-Kissaki blades of Hanwei’s own high-alloy HWS-1S steel,
which combines superior performance with an outstanding O-choji
hamon. This steel is made in Hanwei’s
own 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 sharply detailed fittings feature a Lion-dog themed
black iron tsuba, with matching fuchi/kashira and golden peony menuki. The complex saya features a glosslacquered ribbed section at the koiguchi/kurikata
with the balance spatter-lacquered for a very
attractive appearance. The premium multicolored sageo is hand-woven in pure
silk.
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Lion Dog Katana
SH2439
MSRP: $999
Lion Dog Wakizashi
SH2449
MSRP: $799
Overall: 43 1/2”
Blade Length: 29”
Handle Length: 13”
Weight: 2lb 14oz
Blade Steel: HWS-1S
Overall: 27 3/8”
Blade Length: 20 1/2”
Handle Length: 6 5/8”
Weight: 1 lb 10 oz
Blade Steel: HWS-1S
Japanese
Bamboo Mat
Our Bamboo Mat Katana and Wakizashi feature chu-kissaki blades of
Hanwei’s own high-alloy HWS-2S
steel, which combines impressive performance with a striking O-choji hamon. This
steel is made in Hanwei’s own factory, with
high-tech equipment, producing a very pure,
advanced-metallurgy blade with excellent
edge-holding capability and resilience.
The fittings feature a bamboo-themed black
iron tsuba, textured in a bamboo mat design
with a jointed bamboo rim and highlighted
with gold-tipped bamboo leaves. The fuchi/kashira follow the same theme and
the golden menuki feature a pair of
sparrows. The saya is finished
in high-gloss lacquer with
horn fittings.
Bamboo Mat Katana
SH2438
MSRP: $799
Bamboo Mat Wakizashi
SH2448
MSRP: $629
Overall: 40 1/4”
Blade Length: 28 7/8”
Handle Length: 11”
Weight: 2lb 12oz
Blade Steel: HWS-2S
Overall: 25 5/8”
Blade Length: 18 3/4”
Handle Length: 6 1/2”
Weight: 1 lb 8 oz
Blade Steel: HWS-2S
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Yasukuni Gunto
These swords replicate the Gunto of high-ranking Japanese army officers
of the Pre-WWII and WWII era. They were made from 1933 onwards
by a group of highly-skilled swordsmiths at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo
and are known collectively as the Yasukuni swords. Only 8000 of these
swords were made and many were destroyed, so in recent years they have
become highly collectable. Available in both Colonel (SH2445) and Captain (SH2444) rank coloration, Hanwei is producing these very accurate
replicas for collectors unable to afford or obtain originals.
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Yasukuni Colonel’s
Gunto
SH2445
MSRP: $1,175
Yasukuni Captain’s
Gunto
SH2444
MSRP: $899
Overall: 37 3/8”
Blade Length: 26 3/8”
Handle Length: 9 1/4”
Weight: 2lb 10oz
Blade Steel: HWS-2S
Overall: 37 3/8”
Blade Length: 26 3/8”
Handle Length: 9 1/4”
Weight: 2lb 10oz
Blade Steel: 1095
Gunto / Dao
Military Dadao
Jie Dao
The Jie Dao is traditionally used by Shaolin monks not as a
weapon (which is forbidden) but as a multipurpose tool. The
“Jie” in Jie Dao means “abstain”, and Jie Dao translates as “the
sword of abstention from killing”. This explains the deliberate
lack of a sharp point and ascribes spiritual as well as functional
value.
The Shaolin Jie Dao is elegantly simple in its construction,
with a forged blade in high-carbon steel that is blunt-ended,
emphasizing its non-threatening nature. The blade is complemented by a bamboo handle and scabbard with traditional
steel fittings. Our officially licensed Jie Dao are available in
two sizes, each having its own unique features and uses in
Shaolin tradition.
This sword replicates a Dadao used by the Chinese
military during the Japanese invasion of China in the
pre-WWII era and celebrates a Chinese victory at the
battle of the Great Wall, in which the Dadao and the
Katana were actually pitted against each other. The
leather handle wrap is representative of the many different wrapping materials originally used by the poorlyequipped army - many of the handles were simply wrapped with strips of clothing fabric,
knotted in place. A leather scabbard is included for safety, though the originals
had none. The sword
is ruggedly built to
handle heavy-duty
cutting.
Shaolin Small Jie Dao
SH2441
MSRP: $65
Shaolin Jie Dao
SH2440
MSRP: $115
Military Dadao
SH2447
MSRP: $165
Overall: 9 5/8”
Blade Length: 5 1/4”
Handle Length: 4”
Weight: 3 oz
Overall: 16 7/8”
Blade Length: 11 5/8”
Handle Length: 5”
Weight: 13 oz
Overall: 37”
Blade Length: 22 7/8”
Handle Length: 14 1/8”
Weight: 2 lb 7oz
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Rock Creek Bowies
The Rock Creek Apache and Arapaho Bowies feature
forged blades in HWS-1K steel, with an edge hardness of
58-60HRc and excellent corrosion resistance and edgeholding capability. The handles are genuine Sambar stag,
with stainless steel guards and butt plates, the latter individually sculpted to match the stag texture. The throughtangs are very substantial, terminating in a short
thread at the butt. The sheaths are crafted in
bark-tanned leather with steel reinforcing
and mil-spec snap fasteners.
Apache
KH2536
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Arapaho
KH2537
Rock Creek Knives
Rock Creek Full-Tang Hunters
Our top-quality full-tang hunters feature forged blades
in HWS-1K with full taper tangs. Edge hardness is
58-60HRc. The handle scales are genuine Sambar
stag and the stainless steel guards feature electroformed scroll engraving. Sheath construction is bark-tanned leather with stainless steel
reinforcing at the wear points.
Comanche
KH2501
Cherokee
KH2504
Cayuga
KH2503
Name / ID
Apache / KH2536
MSRP
$169
Style
Overall
Spear-Point Bowie 12 1/4”
Blade
7 7/8”
Thickness
1/4”
Comanche / KH2501
$208
Semi-Drop Point
6 1/4”
1/4”
Arapaho / KH2537
Cherokee / KH2504
Cayuga / KH2503
$169
$199
$199
Clip-Point Bowie
12 7/8”
Nessmuk
9 1/2”
Drop Point
11 1/4”
9 3/4”
8 1/8”
4 3/8”
4 1/2”
1/4”
3/16”
3/16”
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Crow
KH2507
Cheyenne
KH2505
Chippewa
KH2506
Name / ID
Crow / KH2507
MSRP
$190
Style
Drop Point
Overall
8 1/8”
Blade
3 3/4”
Thickness
3/16”
Chippewa / KH2506
$208
Gut-Hook Skinner
8 3/8”
4”
3/16”
Cheyenne / KH2505
Choctaw / KH2508
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$208
$190
Trailing Point
Drop Point Caper
8 3/4”
7 5/8”
4”
3 1/8”
3/16”
5/32”
Choctaw
KH2508
Rock Creek Knives
Rock Creek Folders
These new Rock Creek lockback folders are solidly built
on stainless steel frames and feature unique stabilized
leather handle scales. The blades are precision ground in
Hanwei’s HWS-2K steel, which has excellent anti-corrosion and edge-holding capabilities. Blade hardness is
58HRc. The handle scales are checkered and thumb
studs provide easy one-hand opening. The Pecos
and Cascade feature sturdy removable pocket
clips, while the Tortugas is provided with a
bail.
Pecos
Cascade
KH2532
KH2531
Name / ID
Pecos / KH2532
MSRP
$56
Style
Clip
Closed
4 1/4”
Blade
3 1/4”
Tortugas / KH2533
$56
Spear
4 1/8”
3”
Cascade / KH2531
$56
Drop
3 7/8”
3”
Tortugas
KH2533
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