转贴美国刀友Oni对于汉威中档长刀的品鉴

汉威

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汉威

By Oni aka Danny Ball of Dayton, Ohio

Introduction
I always wanted a PPK to see what all the hype is about. What attracted me most was the simplicity with the ability to destroy objects like... water bottles, tatami, and bamboo with authority.
So far this piece has been nothing less than impressive. I found the PPK here in the classifieds for 150 dollars, it's over 4yrs old but in great and unused condition...I quickly snatched it up.

Historical Overview
I am not good at telling how "historically accurate" a production katana can be...but I know it's not made from Tamahagane, and the there was no ceremony before this blade was forged...and the ito is a synthetic leather like material...that feels pretty damn good in the hands I must say.


Initial Impressions
After I unpacked it from it's bubble wrap and cardboard prison I was pleased to see there was no damage from shipping. I now trust FedEx more than the others. After picking the PPK up I noticed there was some saya rattle going on...crap, I hate saya rattle! After pulling the blade out I was pleased to see no rust, warping, rolling of the edge, or loose furniture. I also noticed that the saya is longer than the rest of my katana, and heavier too. The balance was different but good, the tsuka is 12 inches, all the rest of my katana have 11 inch tsuka, an inch does indeed make a difference. The ito was wrapped very tight and uniform with no wear. The samegawa seems done well also. The menuki are foo dogs/shi shi lions made from brass and looks good.


Statistics
Steel 1065 Carbon Steel
The blade is Shinogi Zurkuri
Hamon is Gunome
Boshi has turnback
Weight 2.5lbs
Point of Balance 4"
Nagasa 27''
Tsuka 12''
Overall 45''
Weight 2.5 lbs.

Components
Tsuka is double pegged with synthetic leather ito and real Same'.
The tsuba is a sunburst/flower cutout design
The fuchi is brass with a flower motif, the kashira is the same.
The saya has a textured finish with a buffalo horn kojiri and kurigata.
Habaki and seppa are brass as well as the shitodome.
I am very pleased and relieved that the tsuka has no cracks.

Here's some photos of the nakago etc.









There was no struggle getting under the hood on this.
Below is a photo of the buffalo horn end piece, very nice.



Handling Characteristics
The PPK handles pretty well, I'm 5'6 and the length of the saya might be bothersome when wearing it around my belt. But a 27'' blade seems about right for me.
This is the sharpest blade I own also.
Click on my YouTube link for this blade in action.
http://www.youtube.com/user/outforblood77

In Conclusion
The quality of this sword is very top notch and I am happy with my purchase. I will probably change out the tsuba and sageo in the near future. I recommend this sword for novices, collectors, and everyday practitioners.
Pros
Excellent cutter
Very sharp blade
Attractive hamon
Real same'!
textured saya
quality furniture

Cons
Fake leather ito
Saya rattle...but the habaki fits nice and snug.
Boring tsuba!

The bottom line is...
Hanwei is ok in my book. The PPK is definitely a step up from Musashi and the other guys in the sub 300 range...but you already know this.

I leave you with some photos...

bono

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