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product_id: 80063909
title: "CAS Hanwei Wind and Thunder Katana Sword, Black, Overall: 42“ Blade Length: 29 1/2“ Handle Length: 11 3/4” Weight: 3lb 5oz"
brand: "cas hanwei"
price: "¥3620"
currency: JPY
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# Stainless Steel Handle 29.5" Blade 3.5 lb Weight CAS Hanwei Wind and Thunder Katana Sword, Black, Overall: 42“ Blade Length: 29 1/2“ Handle Length: 11 3/4” Weight: 3lb 5oz

**Brand:** cas hanwei
**Price:** ¥3620
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CAS Hanwei Wind and Thunder Katana Sword, Black, Overall: 42“ Blade Length: 29 1/2“ Handle Length: 11 3/4” Weight: 3lb 5oz by cas hanwei
- **How much does it cost?** ¥3620 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/80063909-cas-hanwei-wind-and-thunder-katana-sword-black-overall-42)

## Best For

- cas hanwei enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cas hanwei brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sleek Aesthetic:** Striking black finish that stands out in any collection.
- • **Ergonomic Design:** 11.75" handle for a comfortable grip during use.
- • **Lightweight Power:** Weighs only 3.5 lbs, balancing agility and strength.
- • **Masterfully Crafted:** Hand-forged high carbon steel blade for superior durability.
- • **Precision Performance:** Designed for tameshigiri, perfect for cutting practice.

## Overview

The CAS Hanwei Wind and Thunder Katana Sword is a meticulously hand-forged weapon featuring a 29.5-inch high carbon steel blade, designed for both performance and aesthetics. Weighing in at just 3.5 lbs, this katana is perfect for tameshigiri and outdoor enthusiasts alike, making it a must-have for collectors and martial arts practitioners.

## Description

The Katana of the wind and Thunder set by Paul chen/hanwei is designed specifically for the Martial artist who needs a sword to meet the demands of heavy target cutting. The Katana features a heavier and thicker blade with traditional furniture and fittings. The Raiders tsuba is crafted in blackened stainless steel and the fuchi and kashira feature a tomoe Motif. The tsuba is wrapped in genuine same (Ray skin) and the tsuka-ito is premium Japanese black cotton. The saya is finished in a traditional black laquer with a black cotton sageo. The Katana is an excellent choice for batto-jutsu practitioners. See hanwei models Sh5024 for the companion short sword, the wind and Thunder wakizashi. Overall: 42" blade length: 29 1/2" handle length: 11 3/4" weight: 3lb 5oz point of balance: 7" width at guard: 1.37" width at tip: 1.18" thickness at guard: 35" thickness at tip: 3" sori: 3/4" blade steel: T10

Review: Very nice katana! - This Hanwei Wind and Thhunder katana is a work of art. It has a very heavy blade, weighs a hefty 3.5 pounds and all of the fittings are solid. It has a straight hamon which is very similar in appearance to the Hanwei bainite steel Oni katana and Praying Mantis katana. This is very definitely a heavy cutter. When I first saw this sword available, I kind of delayed the purchase because of the price being just under $1000, but became convinced that it was a relatively fair price for around $600 and also it seems most dealers on the internet have run out of stock. I guess there are other katanas which, for the same price, offer a folded steel blade and more elaborate hamon and fittings, but I wanted a dependable "workhorse" and not a "show piece". I don't know why there is such a lack of information on rhe desertcart item page concerning this sword. You figure if you really want to sell a sword for over 600 smackers, then it would be real nice and smart to tell the potential buyer exacty what he is buying. Anyways, here are some specifications; The blade is patterned after early Japanese swords when they were thicker and the kissaki (tip) was longer. This sword has a true temper line and hamon. The blade has been differentially clay fired, the edge has a 60RC hardness and the back has a 40RC hardness. The full tang is secured to the wooden handle with two pins. The handle is covered in real same' (rayskin) and Japanese cotton is braided over in the traditional pattern. This sword is also front weighted toward the tip for better cutting. *Hanwei Forge Paul Chen Katana *Fully functional live blade Shinken Katana "real sword" *Tomoe mon theme Fuchi/Kashira *Black Iron Raiden tsuba *Black cotton tsuka ito *Genuine same (rayskin) inlay *Black gloss saya *Forged high carbon steel blade *0-kissaki (large) *Differentially tempered *Blade length: 29 1/2" *Handle length: 11 3/4" *Overall length: 42" *Weight: 3lb 5oz *Point of Balance: 7" *Width at Guard: 1.37" *Width at Tip: 1.18" *Thickness at Guard: .35" *Thickness at Tip: .3" *Sori: 3/4" Hope this review helps!
Review: I'm just starting out doing Toyama Ryu and needed a good shinken (true sword) for my height - I ordered this sword from 3gida (seller name through desertcart) and it's exactly what I needed. I'm just starting out doing Toyama Ryu and needed a good shinken (true sword) for my height. Out of the available mass-produced swords on desertcart this is the only one that meets the quality and length I needed. The weight on the sword is a bit intense compared against the other swords closer to "standard" length, the blade is noticeable thicker as well. This makes it a bit harder to handle but if you can get used to it the sword is a great one from the mass produced line.

## Features

- Hand-forged high carbon steel blade
- Thick & heavy blade cutting blade
- Great for tameshigiri
- Made by Hanwei.
- Sport type: Outdoors
- Thick & Heavy Blade
- Hand-forged High Carbon Steel Blade
- Great for Tameshigiri

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002AQLJ3O |
| Blade Length | 29.5 Inches |
| Blade Material | High Carbon Steel |
| Blade Material Type | High Carbon Steel |
| Brand | CAS Hanwei |
| Brand Name | CAS Hanwei |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 11 Reviews |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Item Type Name | Wind and Thunder Katana |
| Item Weight | 5.5 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | CAS Hanwei |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SH5001 |
| Model Number | SH5001 |
| Product Style | Japanese |
| Style | Japanese |
| UPC | 615642004196 |
| Unit Count | 1.00 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** CAS Hanwei
- **Blade Length:** 29.5 Inches
- **Handle Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Blade Material:** High Carbon Steel
- **Style:** Japanese

## Images

![CAS Hanwei Wind and Thunder Katana Sword, Black, Overall: 42“ Blade Length: 29 1/2“ Handle Length: 11 3/4” Weight: 3lb 5oz - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wrvSGKa1L.jpg)
![CAS Hanwei Wind and Thunder Katana Sword, Black, Overall: 42“ Blade Length: 29 1/2“ Handle Length: 11 3/4” Weight: 3lb 5oz - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81FeCjLClHL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice katana!
*by M***0 on August 10, 2013*

This Hanwei Wind and Thhunder katana is a work of art. It has a very heavy blade, weighs a hefty 3.5 pounds and all of the fittings are solid. It has a straight hamon which is very similar in appearance to the Hanwei bainite steel Oni katana and Praying Mantis katana. This is very definitely a heavy cutter. When I first saw this sword available, I kind of delayed the purchase because of the price being just under $1000, but became convinced that it was a relatively fair price for around $600 and also it seems most dealers on the internet have run out of stock. I guess there are other katanas which, for the same price, offer a folded steel blade and more elaborate hamon and fittings, but I wanted a dependable "workhorse" and not a "show piece". I don't know why there is such a lack of information on rhe Amazon item page concerning this sword. You figure if you really want to sell a sword for over 600 smackers, then it would be real nice and smart to tell the potential buyer exacty what he is buying. Anyways, here are some specifications; The blade is patterned after early Japanese swords when they were thicker and the kissaki (tip) was longer. This sword has a true temper line and hamon. The blade has been differentially clay fired, the edge has a 60RC hardness and the back has a 40RC hardness. The full tang is secured to the wooden handle with two pins. The handle is covered in real same' (rayskin) and Japanese cotton is braided over in the traditional pattern. This sword is also front weighted toward the tip for better cutting. *Hanwei Forge Paul Chen Katana *Fully functional live blade Shinken Katana "real sword" *Tomoe mon theme Fuchi/Kashira *Black Iron Raiden tsuba *Black cotton tsuka ito *Genuine same (rayskin) inlay *Black gloss saya *Forged high carbon steel blade *0-kissaki (large) *Differentially tempered *Blade length: 29 1/2" *Handle length: 11 3/4" *Overall length: 42" *Weight: 3lb 5oz *Point of Balance: 7" *Width at Guard: 1.37" *Width at Tip: 1.18" *Thickness at Guard: .35" *Thickness at Tip: .3" *Sori: 3/4" Hope this review helps!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm just starting out doing Toyama Ryu and needed a good shinken (true sword) for my height
*by D***. on March 3, 2015*

I ordered this sword from 3gida (seller name through Amazon) and it's exactly what I needed. I'm just starting out doing Toyama Ryu and needed a good shinken (true sword) for my height. Out of the available mass-produced swords on Amazon this is the only one that meets the quality and length I needed. The weight on the sword is a bit intense compared against the other swords closer to "standard" length, the blade is noticeable thicker as well. This makes it a bit harder to handle but if you can get used to it the sword is a great one from the mass produced line.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very impressive piece
*by S***E on January 5, 2019*

Really nice and well made sword.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-21*