Looking for nothing less than the best quality Katana or Wakizashi? Then you may as well make sure that the sword you will buy will have Hanwei on its name such as the Hanwei – Bamboo Stick Katana or the Hanwei – Golden Oriole Wakizashi. This is because Hanwei is the name of the company that produces swords operated by Paul Chen – the name behind the largest selling brand of swords throughout the world. Hanwei is the name of the forge where Paul Chen makes his swords. The Dalian Forge is based in China and is known to produce both battle ready and decorative Japanese traditional swords.
Paul Chen actually started making swords as early as the age of eight, where he wanted to increase the antique sword collection that he got from his grandfather, deciding from then on that sword making would be his passion, which he brought with him for thirty years. He studied the works of both Japanese and Chinese masters and soon enough founded his own team that manifested his methods of traditional and ancient sword making.
Eventually Paul Chen swords have become popular in the United States as well as throughout the world. His blades were known to be forged in a way that the blade is nearly unbreakable even tested in the most tedious cutting tasks. They are forged using a technique known as “differentially tempering”, where the top of the blade was made stronger than the edge, achieving the effect mentioned above. The swords are also made of high quality virgin steel and are tempered the traditional way. The Japanese Practical Katana series such as the Hanwei – Practical Plus Katana and the Hanwei – Practical Plus Wakizashi, were similarly made, using high carbon steel.
All in all, Paul Chen swords have proven themselves to be extremely durable and tough. Being a perfectionist, Paul Chen continues to improve his work by looking into and considering the needs of every warrior enthusiasts and collectors alike. So when it comes to his swords, we can only find authenticity, safety and customer satisfaction in every single one of Paul Chen’s swords.
