Tactical Katana. As always, we have made great efforts to maintain the quality standards for which CAS Hanwei is known. Team CAS.

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2 This catalog supplement provides a quick introduction to some of our new products for 2011 more new items are on the way and we ll play catch up in our new full line catalog due out shortly. Included in the supplement are sixteen new swords and daggers, including Medieval European, Japanese and Chinese models. Our Rock Creek knife line is also well represented, with new Sambar stag-handled forged fixed-blades and new folders featuring stabilized leather handles. As always, we have made great efforts to maintain the quality standards for which CAS Hanwei is known. Tactical Katana Hot on the heels of our incredibly popular Tactical Wak, the Tactical Katana has all of the same features and more! The Kat features a full-tang blade in 5160 high-carbon spring steel, plasma-coated for corrosion protection, and a checkered Kraton handle for a positive grip. The guard and the handle feature lanyard holes which, with the included ParaCord, provide a number of carrying options. The fiberglass scabbard construction eliminates water absorption and adds less than 10 ounces to the weight of the sword. With the accent on light and quick, one-handed operation is the norm but two-handed slashing power is available when needed. Team CAS Western Early Medieval 1-2 Medieval 3-5 Practical Messer 5 Japanese Katana 6-7 Gunto 8 Chinese Dao 9 Knives Roll Stag Bowies 10 Stag Scale Fixed Blades Folders 13 Tactical Katana SH2462 MSRP: $239 Overall: 39 1/2 Blade Length: 27 1/2 Handle Length: 10 1/2 Weight: 2 lb Blade Steel: 5160

3 Saxon 9th Century Saxon CAS Hanwei s smiths have outdone themselves with their recreation of a 9th Century Saxon sword by replicating a technique used by the Saxons and Vikings and producing a stunning blade that features a pattern-welded core with high-carbon edge sections. This technique was used by the old-time smiths as a means of producing blades (just for the rich folks) that were sharp, resilient and decorative and, eleven hundred years on, CAS Hanwei has made them affordable. The sword s design is based on a 9th Century piece found in the bank of a stream in England in 1976 and now on display in the Yorkshire Museum. 9th Century Saxon SH2436 MSRP: $599 Overall: 33 7/8 Blade Length: 26 3/4 Handle Length: 6 Weight: 3lb Blade Steel: Damascus/

4 Cawood Sword The celebrated Cawood Sword, named after its discovery location near Cawood Castle in England, is regarded as one of the finest and best-preserved examples of an 11th century Viking sword in existence. Preserved in the mud of the bed of the River Ouse for almost a millenium, the sword has now found a permanent home in the Yorkshire Museum, where it is a leading attraction. What is almost certainly a sister sword was unearthed in Norway in 1888, giving a valuable clue to the Cawood Sword s origin. Hanwei s version of the sword replicates the lobated pommel and steeplydowncurved quillons of the hilt perfectly, while the wide-fullered blade is reproduced in 5160 high-carbon steel. The weight and balance provide for a very usable sword. No details of the original scabbard are known, but the styling of Hanwei s leather-covered version is typical of the period. Cawood SH2457 MSRP: $319 Overall: 36 Blade Length: 30 Handle Length: 4 Weight: 2lb 7oz Blade Steel:

5 Medieval Rhinelander and Crecy Our Rhinelander Bastard sword, typical of late 15th century central European cut-andthrust swords, is a handsome piece that will be appreciated by both collectors and cutting enthusiasts. The ring-guard hilt and scent-stopper pommel balance a riveted-tang fullered blade, forged in 5160 high-carbon steel and hardened to 54HRc for an optimal combination of edge-holding and resilience. A leather-wrapped scabbard is included. Our Crecy single-hand sword, celebrating the first major battle, in 1346, of the hundred years war between England and France, is styled after an early 14th century original. The riveted-tang blade, forged in 5160 high-carbon steel, features a prominent central ridge that provides the necessary stiffness for forceful thrusts, while the stylish hilt features slightly down-turned quillons and a cord-wrapped grip. The handsome scabbard, finished in chestnut leather, is a fitting complement to the sword. Rhinelander SH2454 MSRP: $279 Overall: 45 1/4 Blade Length: 35 3/4 Handle Length: 6 3/4 Weight: 3lb 4oz Blade Steel: 5160 Crecy SH2455 MSRP: $319 Overall: 38 1/2 Blade Length: 31 3/4 Handle Length: 4 1/2 Weight: 2lb 8 oz Blade Steel:

6 Rondel Dagger SH2459 MSRP: $129 Overall: 13 1/2 Blade Length: 9 Handle Length: 4 1/8 Weight: 10 oz 4 Broadsword Belt Our new sword belt is styled after 13th century examples and is capable of handling most medieval-style single-hand and hand-and-a-half swords. Unlike most of the originals, which were usually dedicated to a particular sword, our belt has fully adjustable belt loops to accommodate a wide variety of scabbards. Both right- and left-handed versions are available. Crafted in heavy top-grain leather and sized to adjust to most waist sizes, these belts will provide many years of hard use. Broadsword Belt - Right Hand OH2451 MSRP: $99 Broadsword Belt - Left Hand (not shown) OH2452 MSRP: $99 Rondel Dagger Introduced in response to many requests, our Rondel Dagger is typical of the widely-used sidearm of the late middle ages. Carried by a wide section of the populace, from tradesmen to fully-armoured knights, the Rondel enjoyed a long service life. Our version is both attractive and functional. The stiff T-section blade is edged and crafted in 5160 high-carbon steel, with a hardwood handle. All fittings, including the octagonal guard and pommel, are in steel and the leather-covered wooden sheath complements the dagger perfectly. The Rondel will appeal to collectors and living history participants alike.

7 Medieval Practical Langmesser Sparring with the Langmesser has been popular in Europe for some time and our introduction of the Practical Langmesser will give our sparring fraternity the chance to enjoy this uniquely German weapon. Characterized by its full-tang construction, with riveted hardwood handle slabs, distictive nagel or knuckle-guard and hooked pommel, the Langmesser was a formidable weapon in skilled hands. Baselard Dagger Baselard Dagger SH2460 MSRP: $149 Overall: 19 3/4 Blade Length: 14 1/2 Handle Length: 3 1/2 Weight: 12 oz The Baselard, in both its shortsword and dagger forms, was a uniquely Swiss weapon as its name suggests. Characterized by its crescent-shaped guard and pommel, the Baselard was long-lived, first appearing in the 13th century and surviving into the 17th century. Our version has a full-tang blade in 5160 high-carbon steel, with a distal taper and double fullers providing excellent balance. The grip and elongated pommel combine to enable the sword to be used in either a single- or two-handed mode. The 2mm. edge and the rounded tip also make this sword re-enactment legal and, together with the classic leather-covered scabbard, it provides a distinctive option for the foot soldier. Practical Langmesser SH2458 MSRP: $319 Overall: 37 1/8 Blade Length: 28 5/8 Handle Length: 7 7/8 (including pommel) Weight: 2 lb 15 oz Our Baselard Dagger is based on an early 15th century piece and features a single-edged diamond-section blade in 5160 high-carbon steel with a riveted tang. The distinctive hardwood grip is capped with engraved steel guard and pommel plates, and an attractive leather-covered scabbard with a belt-retention ring completes the presentation. 5

8 Lion Dog The Lion Dog Katana and Wakizashi feature O-Kissaki blades 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 own factory, with high-tech equipment, producing a very pure advanced-metallurgy blade with the best edge-holding capability and resilience of any blade ever produced by Hanwei. The sharply detailed fittings feature a Lion-dog themed black iron tsuba, with matching fuchi/kashira and golden peony menuki. The complex saya features a glosslacquered ribbed section at the koiguchi/kurikata with the balance spatter-lacquered for a very attractive appearance. The premium multicolored sageo is hand-woven in pure silk. 6 Lion Dog Katana SH2439 MSRP: $999 Overall: 43 1/2 Blade Length: 29 Handle Length: 13 Weight: 2lb 14oz Blade Steel: HWS-1S Lion Dog Wakizashi SH2449 MSRP: $799 Overall: 27 3/8 Blade Length: 20 1/2 Handle Length: 6 5/8 Weight: 1 lb 10 oz Blade Steel: HWS-1S

9 Japanese Bamboo Mat Our Bamboo Mat Katana and Wakizashi feature chu-kissaki blades of Hanwei s own high-alloy HWS-2S steel, which combines impressive performance with a striking O-choji hamon. This steel is made in Hanwei s own factory, with high-tech equipment, producing a very pure, advanced-metallurgy blade with excellent edge-holding capability and resilience. The fittings feature a bamboo-themed black iron tsuba, textured in a bamboo mat design with a jointed bamboo rim and highlighted with gold-tipped bamboo leaves. The fuchi/kashira follow the same theme and the golden menuki feature a pair of sparrows. The saya is finished in high-gloss lacquer with horn fittings. Bamboo Mat Katana SH2438 MSRP: $799 Overall: 40 1/4 Blade Length: 28 7/8 Handle Length: 11 Weight: 2lb 12oz Blade Steel: HWS-2S Bamboo Mat Wakizashi SH2448 MSRP: $629 Overall: 25 5/8 Blade Length: 18 3/4 Handle Length: 6 1/2 Weight: 1 lb 8 oz Blade Steel: HWS-2S 7

10 Yasukuni Gunto These swords replicate the Gunto of high-ranking Japanese army officers of the Pre-WWII and WWII era. They were made from 1933 onwards by a group of highly-skilled swordsmiths at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo and are known collectively as the Yasukuni swords. Only 8000 of these swords were made and many were destroyed, so in recent years they have become highly collectable. Available in both Colonel (SH2445) and Captain (SH2444) rank coloration, Hanwei is producing these very accurate replicas for collectors unable to afford or obtain originals. 8 Yasukuni Colonel s Gunto SH2445 MSRP: $1,175 Overall: 37 3/8 Blade Length: 26 3/8 Handle Length: 9 1/4 Weight: 2lb 10oz Blade Steel: HWS-2S Yasukuni Captain s Gunto SH2444 MSRP: $899 Overall: 37 3/8 Blade Length: 26 3/8 Handle Length: 9 1/4 Weight: 2lb 10oz Blade Steel: 1095

11 Gunto / Dao Jie Dao The Jie Dao is traditionally used by Shaolin monks not as a weapon (which is forbidden) but as a multipurpose tool. The Jie in Jie Dao means abstain, and Jie Dao translates as the sword of abstention from killing. This explains the deliberate lack of a sharp point and ascribes spiritual as well as functional value. The Shaolin Jie Dao is elegantly simple in its construction, with a forged blade in high-carbon steel that is blunt-ended, emphasizing its non-threatening nature. The blade is complemented by a bamboo handle and scabbard with traditional steel fittings. Our officially licensed Jie Dao are available in two sizes, each having its own unique features and uses in Shaolin tradition. Military Dadao This sword replicates a Dadao used by the Chinese military during the Japanese invasion of China in the pre-wwii era and celebrates a Chinese victory at the battle of the Great Wall, in which the Dadao and the Katana were actually pitted against each other. The leather handle wrap is representative of the many different wrapping materials originally used by the poorlyequipped army - many of the handles were simply wrapped with strips of clothing fabric, knotted in place. A leather scabbard is included for safety, though the originals had none. The sword is ruggedly built to handle heavy-duty cutting. Shaolin Small Jie Dao SH2441 MSRP: $65 Shaolin Jie Dao SH2440 MSRP: $115 Military Dadao SH2447 MSRP: $165 Overall: 9 5/8 Blade Length: 5 1/4 Handle Length: 4 Weight: 3 oz Overall: 16 7/8 Blade Length: 11 5/8 Handle Length: 5 Weight: 13 oz Overall: 37 Blade Length: 22 7/8 Handle Length: 14 1/8 Weight: 2 lb 7oz 9

12 Rock Creek Bowies The Rock Creek Apache and Arapaho Bowies feature forged blades in HWS-1K steel, with an edge hardness of 58-60HRc and excellent corrosion resistance and edgeholding capability. The handles are genuine Sambar stag, with stainless steel guards and butt plates, the latter individually sculpted to match the stag texture. The throughtangs are very substantial, terminating in a short thread at the butt. The sheaths are crafted in bark-tanned leather with steel reinforcing and mil-spec snap fasteners. Apache KH2536 Arapaho KH

13 Rock Creek Knives Rock Creek Full-Tang Hunters Our top-quality full-tang hunters feature forged blades in HWS-1K with full taper tangs. Edge hardness is 58-60HRc. The handle scales are genuine Sambar stag and the stainless steel guards feature electroformed scroll engraving. Sheath construction is bark-tanned leather with stainless steel reinforcing at the wear points. Comanche KH2501 Cherokee KH2504 Cayuga KH2503 Name / ID MSRP Style Overall Blade Thickness Apache / KH2536 $169 Spear-Point Bowie 12 1/4 7 7/8 1/4 Arapaho / KH2537 $169 Clip-Point Bowie 12 7/8 8 1/8 1/4 Comanche / KH2501 $208 Semi-Drop Point 11 1/4 6 1/4 1/4 Cherokee / KH2504 $199 Nessmuk 9 1/2 4 3/8 3/16 Cayuga / KH2503 $199 Drop Point 9 3/4 4 1/2 3/16 11

14 Crow KH2507 Cheyenne KH2505 Chippewa KH Name / ID MSRP Style Overall Blade Thickness Crow / KH2507 $190 Drop Point 8 1/8 3 3/4 3/16 Cheyenne / KH2505 $208 Trailing Point 8 3/4 4 3/16 Chippewa / KH2506 $208 Gut-Hook Skinner 8 3/8 4 3/16 Choctaw / KH2508 $190 Drop Point Caper 7 5/8 3 1/8 5/32 Choctaw KH2508

15 Rock Creek Knives Rock Creek Folders These new Rock Creek lockback folders are solidly built on stainless steel frames and feature unique stabilized leather handle scales. The blades are precision ground in Hanwei s HWS-2K steel, which has excellent anti-corrosion and edge-holding capabilities. Blade hardness is 58HRc. The handle scales are checkered and thumb studs provide easy one-hand opening. The Pecos and Cascade feature sturdy removable pocket clips, while the Tortugas is provided with a bail. Pecos KH2532 Cascade KH2531 Name / ID MSRP Style Closed Blade Pecos / KH2532 $56 Clip 4 1/4 3 1/4 Cascade / KH2531 $56 Drop 3 7/8 3 Tortugas / KH2533 $56 Spear 4 1/8 3 Tortugas KH

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