The Lion Dog Katanafeatures an O-Kissaki blade of Hanwei´s own high-alloy HWS-1S steel,which combines superior performance with an outstanding O-choji hamon.This steel is made in Hanwei´s new factory, with high-tech equipment,producing a very pure advanced-metallurgy blade with the bestedge-holding capability and resilience of any blade ever produced byHanwei. The outstanding performance characteristics of blades forgedfrom HWS-1S steel derive from a combination of the careful selection ofalloying elements and a complex processing procedure, basicallyinvolving the manipulation of the steel’s carbon content across theblade section. This results in a very tough and resilient blade with ahard, highly abrasion-resistant edge.

The sharply detailed fittings feature a Lion-dog themed black irontsuba, with matching fuchi/kashira and golden peony menuki. The complexsaya features a gloss-lacquered ribbed section at the koiguchi/kurikatawith the balance spatter-lacquered for a very attractive appearance.The premium multi-colored sageo is hand-woven in pure silk.