Hanwei

A wise man once said that a samurai's sword is an extension of his body and soul. It is therefore very important to consider its capabilities and choose the right sword. Paul Chen Hanwei offers a wide selection of Japanese swords for various purposes and budgets.

Each Hanwei Katana, Wakizashi, and Tanto is handcrafted from carbon steels such as 1060, T[[1]], [[1]]95, and in the higher-end line from L6 Bainite and Tamahagane. Paul Chen has dedicated his life to producing the most authentic samurai swords at a price that is not out of reach for the average consumer. Hanwei has even opened a forge dedicated to advancing metallurgy for their new line of high-alloy cutting swords, and has developed some proprietary steels such as HWS1 and HWS2.

Paul Chen and his company Hanwei produce authentic swords at very affordable prices. With Hanwei, you don't have to flip through pages and pages to find one or two great swords, as each Hanwei sword is made to the highest standards to achieve one goal: Excellent quality.

Paul Chen Hanwei Samurai swords are today the best Japanese swords in the world. Each Hanwei Samurai sword is forged from the finest materials available, easily rivaling those of the Japanese master smiths of old

Paul Chen Hanwei swords offer a wide range of katanas, wakizashis, and tantos. Starting from the very affordable "Practical" series, which is ideal for those seeking a high-quality katana without much flashiness, to the L6 Bainit collection for those who want not only beauty but also the best and most durable steel on the market.

Every medieval sword by Paul Chen Hanwei is crafted to the standards you would expect for a high-quality functional medieval weapon. Hanwei's medieval swords include both battle-ready designs and antiqued collector's pieces and stage swords.

Chinese swords differ greatly from their Japanese cousins as they take on many different forms. There are Jian, Dao, Wushu, sabers, and even swords from different dynasties. Each Chinese sword by Paul Chen Hanwei is an accurate representation of centuries-old swordsmithing art. From the Adam Hsu collection to the fantastic Chinese swords of the dynasty, each Hanwei sword is crafted to the high standards demanded by Chinese martial artists.

Hanwei knives are crafted to the same incredible standards as the rest of the Paul Chen line. The knives from Hanwei (their knife series is called "Rock Creek") encompass a wide range from skinners folding knives to Bowies and hunting knives. All Rock Creek knives are manufactured by Hanwei in China from the finest materials and with the utmost attention to detail.