You are here : Home > Practical Katana > Practical Plus Elite Katana Paul Chen Practical Plus Elite Sword KATANA SPECIFICATIONS Blade length: Tsuka length: Tsuka Ito : Kissaki : Moto-Haba : Saki-Haba : Sori : Cross section : Weight : Balance point : As the high end sword in the Practical line of sword, the Practical Plus Elite was designed with tameshigiri in mind. When practitioners in the Japanese martial arts world asked for a more affordable sword for specifically suited for this purpose, this katana came as the answer from Hanwei. The Elite version of the practical line features a heavier blade that can withstand the rigors of cutting practice. It also has a cotton Ito which makes it more suitable for cutting practice. With its heavier blade you may worry that the sword won’t handle as well as its lighter cousins; however, you would be wrong! This katana is lively and its distal taper makes a big difference in its effectiveness in cutting. All of this doesn’t come as a sacrifice to beauty, and the collector will be proud to own the Practical Plus Elite as well. It offers excellent value for your money and will make a great addition to any collection. The Elite Samurai Katana as a Collector’s Item This new generation of Practical Katanas from Paul Chen will fit into the collector’s hands as well as the tameshigiri practitioner. You may want to buy it with a stand to make it stand out in your collection! The Elite Samurai Katana as a Functional Sword Of all of the Practical Katana’s from Hanwei, if you are looking to get started with tameshigiri, or just need an additional sword for practice, the Elite represents the best value for your money. It is affordable and will withstand most of what you can put it through. OTHER PRODUCTS IN THIS CATEGORY : Practical Katana sword Practical Plus Katana Practical XL Light Katana Practical Pro katana Practical Ninja Sword Practical Plus Elite Katana Practical Plus Katana - samurai sword The Paul Chen Practical Plus Katana is a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana, but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The Blade are forged and differentially tempered (HRC60 edge and HRC40 back made by the hanwei forge) and the hamon is prominent. This katana features genuie Same (Ray skin) on the handle, with a wrap (Tsuka Ito) specially developed for its gripping qualities. In Stock List Price : $400.00 Your Price : $375.00 You Save : 6.25% Manufacturer : Paul Chen / Hanwei Steel : High carbon Functionality : Iaido & Cutting Sharpness : Razor Sharp Polish : Basic polish Tameshigiri : Soft & Hard targets Customer Service Shipping & Returns Security & Privacy Business to Business Contact us Order status Your account Gift certificates Shipping rates Delivery Time Transport damage Terms & Conditions Privacy policy Guarantee Partner Program Affiliate program Wholesale
The Elite version of the practical line features a heavier blade that can withstand the rigors of cutting practice. It also has a cotton Ito which makes it more suitable for cutting practice.
With its heavier blade you may worry that the sword won’t handle as well as its lighter cousins; however, you would be wrong! This katana is lively and its distal taper makes a big difference in its effectiveness in cutting. All of this doesn’t come as a sacrifice to beauty, and the collector will be proud to own the Practical Plus Elite as well. It offers excellent value for your money and will make a great addition to any collection. The Elite Samurai Katana as a Collector’s Item This new generation of Practical Katanas from Paul Chen will fit into the collector’s hands as well as the tameshigiri practitioner. You may want to buy it with a stand to make it stand out in your collection! The Elite Samurai Katana as a Functional Sword Of all of the Practical Katana’s from Hanwei, if you are looking to get started with tameshigiri, or just need an additional sword for practice, the Elite represents the best value for your money. It is affordable and will withstand most of what you can put it through. OTHER PRODUCTS IN THIS CATEGORY :
Practical Plus Elite Katana
Practical Plus Katana - samurai sword The Paul Chen Practical Plus Katana is a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana, but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The Blade are forged and differentially tempered (HRC60 edge and HRC40 back made by the hanwei forge) and the hamon is prominent. This katana features genuie Same (Ray skin) on the handle, with a wrap (Tsuka Ito) specially developed for its gripping qualities.