Hanwei Tiger Elite
Jun 3, 2009 16:49:59 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2009 16:49:59 GMT
Hi all
This is a Review i make for wiwingti.
I know its sligthly above 300$ ;D but this is an Awesome Katana.
Introduction:
The first time when I saw this sword was my first thought
"I will have, buy it"
Specifically because of the Tiger Tsuba and The Blade.
I love Big Cats.
I searched the Web and found many sites who sale this Sword.
But the prices ! Hell, all around 1600$!
I'm a member of SBG sword Forum and found Wiwingti
I went to his page and yep.......hes the man :rire:
Ordering, almost 2 months waiting (was out of stock) not marcs problem
e voila there it is.
Initial Impressions:
Package was slightly knackered but the content was in perfect condition. Shipping without any Problems.
First unpacking and unsheath "what a Beast...what a Beauty"
Specifications:
Blade length: 29
Handle length: 11
Overall length: 41
Weight: 2lb 8oz
Point of Balance: 5 1/2"
Width at Guard: 1.35"
Width at Tip: 1.03"
Thickness at Guard: .25"
Thickness at Tip: .16"
Sori: 3/4" "Tori Zori"
Components:
The Blade/Nagasa
Blade: Shinogi-Zukuri
Mune: Ihori
Kissaki: Chu (medium)
Boshi: O-Maru
Yokote: Real
Niku: Ha-Niku
Hada: Mokume (wood burl) Itame (wood grain)
Hamon: Gunome/Midare (i think)
some Ashi,Sunagashi, Inazuma and Chikei (what i see)
If you hold the Blade in different angles in to the light, the Hamon jumps you on like a Tiger.
Blade:
The Habaki/Seppa
The Handle/Tsuka:
The Tsuka looks very Nice. The Same have nice Pearls.
The Tsuka-Ito is extrem tight. You can't move with your finger (Ok a little,with force) No overlap.
Tsuka:
Menuki:
Two different Menukis
The Guard/Tsuba:
I love the Tiger ! This is a nice piece of artwork.
Blackened Iron with Gold.
The Pommel/Fuchi-Kashira:
Blackened Bronze
Kashira:
Fuchi:
The Scabbard/Saya:
Overall look: very nice, Black peebled with Bamboo leaves and some ornaments.
Koiguchi:
Kurikata:
Kojiri:
Handling Characteristics:
This Katana is heavy but not to heavy for strong man (women)with big hands (because the Tsuka has a large diameter)
at my Kaze can I get a cramp in my hand (small diameter of the Tsuka)or i hold it wrong :rire:
Its not to tip heavy (small tip) Feels really good (Balance)
Test Cutting:
I think the Tiger Elite will be a Great Heavy Cutter.
But first i must accumulate more experience with my Kaze or
another sword from my collection.
I dont wanna Destroy this Beautiful sword with my inexperience !
Conclusions:
The package was verry well, nothing missing (Tsubas, Moyoushi shirts) The quality of the Sword is great. (Blade,Fittings,Tsuka and Saya)
Pros
- stunning Blade
- nice Tsuba ( Tiger i love it)
- weight is correct for this type
- really tight Tsuka Ito
- no loose Fittings
- overall really Beautiful Katana
Cons:
Yep one i have
- there's a little rattle in the Saya
but considering the whole package NO PROBLEM !
I would recommend this Katana strongly to every person who want a little more expensive Katana
I would recommend Marc and his Online Store Wiwingti sword supply to every one who want to buy a Sword (Japanese, chinese,medieval and more)
- Marc as Person, yep youre the man
- absolute great prices
- all mail will be answered immediately
Thanks a lot, and every time again !
Greetz Ivo
P.s : a very useful Link for all Katana lovers and other japanese things www.geocities.com/alchemyst/nihonto.htm
This is a Review i make for wiwingti.
I know its sligthly above 300$ ;D but this is an Awesome Katana.
Introduction:
The first time when I saw this sword was my first thought
"I will have, buy it"
Specifically because of the Tiger Tsuba and The Blade.
I love Big Cats.
I searched the Web and found many sites who sale this Sword.
But the prices ! Hell, all around 1600$!
I'm a member of SBG sword Forum and found Wiwingti
I went to his page and yep.......hes the man :rire:
Ordering, almost 2 months waiting (was out of stock) not marcs problem
e voila there it is.
Initial Impressions:
Package was slightly knackered but the content was in perfect condition. Shipping without any Problems.
First unpacking and unsheath "what a Beast...what a Beauty"
Specifications:
Blade length: 29
Handle length: 11
Overall length: 41
Weight: 2lb 8oz
Point of Balance: 5 1/2"
Width at Guard: 1.35"
Width at Tip: 1.03"
Thickness at Guard: .25"
Thickness at Tip: .16"
Sori: 3/4" "Tori Zori"
Components:
The Blade/Nagasa
Blade: Shinogi-Zukuri
Mune: Ihori
Kissaki: Chu (medium)
Boshi: O-Maru
Yokote: Real
Niku: Ha-Niku
Hada: Mokume (wood burl) Itame (wood grain)
Hamon: Gunome/Midare (i think)
some Ashi,Sunagashi, Inazuma and Chikei (what i see)
If you hold the Blade in different angles in to the light, the Hamon jumps you on like a Tiger.
Blade:
The Habaki/Seppa
The Handle/Tsuka:
The Tsuka looks very Nice. The Same have nice Pearls.
The Tsuka-Ito is extrem tight. You can't move with your finger (Ok a little,with force) No overlap.
Tsuka:
Menuki:
Two different Menukis
The Guard/Tsuba:
I love the Tiger ! This is a nice piece of artwork.
Blackened Iron with Gold.
The Pommel/Fuchi-Kashira:
Blackened Bronze
Kashira:
Fuchi:
The Scabbard/Saya:
Overall look: very nice, Black peebled with Bamboo leaves and some ornaments.
Koiguchi:
Kurikata:
Kojiri:
Handling Characteristics:
This Katana is heavy but not to heavy for strong man (women)with big hands (because the Tsuka has a large diameter)
at my Kaze can I get a cramp in my hand (small diameter of the Tsuka)or i hold it wrong :rire:
Its not to tip heavy (small tip) Feels really good (Balance)
Test Cutting:
I think the Tiger Elite will be a Great Heavy Cutter.
But first i must accumulate more experience with my Kaze or
another sword from my collection.
I dont wanna Destroy this Beautiful sword with my inexperience !
Conclusions:
The package was verry well, nothing missing (Tsubas, Moyoushi shirts) The quality of the Sword is great. (Blade,Fittings,Tsuka and Saya)
Pros
- stunning Blade
- nice Tsuba ( Tiger i love it)
- weight is correct for this type
- really tight Tsuka Ito
- no loose Fittings
- overall really Beautiful Katana
Cons:
Yep one i have
- there's a little rattle in the Saya
but considering the whole package NO PROBLEM !
I would recommend this Katana strongly to every person who want a little more expensive Katana
I would recommend Marc and his Online Store Wiwingti sword supply to every one who want to buy a Sword (Japanese, chinese,medieval and more)
- Marc as Person, yep youre the man
- absolute great prices
- all mail will be answered immediately
Thanks a lot, and every time again !
Greetz Ivo
P.s : a very useful Link for all Katana lovers and other japanese things www.geocities.com/alchemyst/nihonto.htm