DRAGON JAPANESE ARMOUR

Hanwei’s Dragon Armour, named for the helmet crest (mon), is made for the connoisseur of Japanese armours. It faithfully replicates a “Byotoji Do Gusoku” from the Edo period which, like many fine armours, incorporates an earlier helmet bowl from the Momoyama period. European influence on Samurai armour is discernible in the slight median ridge to the front section of the byotoji okegawa do (breastplate) which, by this period, was designed to deflect musket balls. The plates of the do, with waved edges, are fastened with elaborate shakudo rivets in the form of flowers with gilt centers. This feature illustrates the Japanese preference for a more flexible style of armour than the typical European one-piece breastplate construction. The carrying chest/display seat (hitsu) is black lacquered with the Dragon mon emblazoned in silver on the front panel. Overall, the antiqued patina of the gusoku gives a period appearance and provides a rich addition to any Japanese décor. Our full-sized suits of Samurai armour provide displays of outstanding quality for the den or the dojo. Crafted by the armourers of CAS/Hanwei, the armour is authentically detailed and completely realistic. These very affordable pieces are made with traditional styling and materials and are wearable (within a reasonable size range!). They are supplied in the customary black lacquered box, along with an included wooden frame, provides the support for the display.
 

MEASUREMENTS:

PRODUCT LENGTH:  HEIGHT: 69 inch
LENGTH:   DEPTH: 15 3/4inch
WIDTH:   WIDTH: 18inch
PRODUCT WEIGHT:   65lb
 

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DRAGON KABUTO

The original of the kabuto (helmet) of the Dragon Armour is interesting inasmuch as the bowl of the helmet came from the Momoyama period. The suji bachi style of bowl, with overlapped and riveted plates was typical of the finest helmet makers (katchu-shi) of this period, borne out by the signature of the Saotome smith “Ienao” on the back plate. The menpo (mask) is a typical ressei men of the type made in Nara. Mounted on a solid wood display stand, this helmet will be an outstanding addition to any collection and will complement any décor beautifully

MEASUREMENTS:

PRODUCT LENGTH:  HEIGHT 19inch
LENGTH:   WIDTH 15inch
WIDTH:   DEPTH 13 inch
PRODUCT WEIGHT:   6lb 11oz
 

Our Jitte (OH2052) is now available for the jiujutsu practitioner. Carried by the police in old Japan, the jitte was a versatile weapon that could be used to attack the neck and head of an opponent, but its primary use was a sword catcher and deflector. There are many stories of jittejutsu “masters” snapping katana blades or disarming their owners. The Jitte features a 10 3/4” round-section steel rod and a leather wrapped grip with a finger-width blade trapper.

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PRODUCT LENGTH:  18 inch
BLADE LENGTH:   SHAFT: 10 3/4 inch
BLADE WIDTH:   HANDLE: 5 3/4 inch
PRODUCT WEIGHT:   13 oz

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Discontinued.
 

 MOMO NO SARU KATANA – LIMITED EDITION FOLDED KATANA – 27 Inch - 

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We’ve been asked many times for limited editions of Hanwei Samurai swords and we think that we’ve found a winner in the Momo-no-Saru (or Peach Monkey). Limited to 500 Katana and 125 Wakizashi worldwide, the swords are built on folded Swedish powder-steel blades with the finest quality furniture. The blackened iron Tsuba and Fuchi/Kashira depict monkeys raiding a peach tree – a traditional favorite in Japan. Each sword comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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Discontinued.

DANSEN (WAR FAN)

The War Fan was an essential signaling device on the battlefield used by officers to command and direct troops. The gumbai-dansen version was typically round in shape and stiff with a prolonged stem as a handle. The fan could also be used as weapon using the handle to strike and the stiff fan to block with. Our war fan is based on an original from the Edo period and is inscribed with Chinese military philosophy from Sun Tzu’s “Art of War.” Japanese military leaders were well versed in the strategies of Sun Tzu and it is not surprising to find his maxims gracing antique war fans.

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Discontinued. 

SHINTO KATANA-Hand-forged T10 HIgh-Carbon Steel-27Inch.

Note: As of April 6th 2008 import and sales of this item are now strictly controlled within the UK. Call or e-mail for information,but we still can supply it to any one with ''''Permitted activity'''' it is simple and straight forward.

Each piece in the Shinto Daisho (SH1001 & SH1015) has a hand-forged 1065 high-carbon steel blade (nagasa) and is differentially tempered using a traditional claying method. The Shinto Daisho is mounted in black and the tsuka-ito is made of premium black Japanese cotton. The saya is done in a deep black lacquer with a black cotton sageo. A finely rendered dragon, detailed in gold, with true front-and-back detail, forms the black iron tsuba. The fittings are superbly antiqued adding to the aesthetics of the set. The blades feature a groove (bo-hi) on both sides and are constructed with a medium length (chu) kissaki. The incredibly popular Shinto Daisho is the cornerstone of our CAS/Hanwei line of Samurai weapons.

 MEASUREMENTS:

 PRODUCT LENGTH:  39 1/2 inch
BLADE LENGTH:   27 inch
PRODUCT WEIGHT:   1 lb 14 oz
 

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