Forged from a high-alloy steel (HWS-1K) proprietary to
Hanwei, with an edge hardness of 58-60HRc and
excellent corrosion resistance, edge-holding and ease
of sharpening. The blade thickness is 1/4”, and the
blade is saber ground. An aggressive thumb grip is
provided on the back of the blade for blade control.
The Tang is very substantial, terminating in a short
thread at the pommel. The stacked-leather handle
employs bark-tanned leather and is secured by a
sleeve nut at the pommel. The guard and pommel are
investment cast in stainless steel.
The Sheath is made of bark-tanned leather with
stainless steel reinforcing at the wear points and has a
strap-and-snap retainer.