CAS Hanwei Raptor Unokubi Zukuri Test Cutting

Test cutting with the CAS Hanwei Raptor Series (designed by James Williams) Unokubi Zukuri blade style. Also wearing the CAS Hanwei Raptor Wakizashi as a daisho in this video, However I did not cut with it during this session. I have cut with it on previous occasions and it is extremely sharp and durable. The raptor series blades are made with 5160 spring steel, very durable but can retain a very nice cutting edge. Blade is very light in the hands and very quick. It cut extremely well with very little effort. Point of balance is very nice with the 13 inch long tsuka matched with Unokubi Zukuri style blade. James Williams has done a very nice job designing and demonstrating these blades.
Cutting 4 inch diameter rolled tatami omote by Mugen Dachi soaked for 24 hours. The mats from Mugen Dachi are very good quality and very clean, no residue or grit within the material. You can order in bulk from their website and roll it yourself, there’s plenty of websites and videos that show you how to roll it properly and soak it.
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[@patrioticyank4940]

My German buddy over in Germany said he just bought one and he only payed like 4 to 500 bucks and is very happy with it said very sharp and a beautiful sword.

[@waywardronin8755]

Indeed, it supremely sharp, and very well-crafted. Hanwei has sometimes been known for having manufacturing flaws, but both of my Hanwei swords are very well done with no flaws in the blades or in the koshirae. I really like the way James Williams collaborated with the Hanwei team to create this line of raptor series swords.

[@josephquantong1019]

Well done Marc! Love your Samurai outfit!

[@waywardronin8755]

Thank you!

[@Katana-Karl]

Well done sir! The geometry of an Unokubi zukuri definitely makes for a fast and nimble blade.

[@waywardronin8755]

Thank you sir always appreciate your feedback and advice!

[@patrioticyank4940]

Nice! looking sword 👌 looks very sharp to i always wanted the real thing which i found out cost up to thousands of dollars not to mention the waiting process of how the Japanese hand make them that steel they use is impressive.

[@waywardronin8755]

Thanks for the comments! I appreciate it! Yes, collecting Nihonto is not a cheap hobby lol But the nice thing, especially nowadays you can get a high-quality non-Japanese sword, especially from China (specifically Longquan region) for a reasonable price with modern steel that is durable and hold a good edge. Those manufacturers are great strides in quality of their furniture and fittings. The Hanwei Raptor series is a good example of that. Good quality, 5160 Spring steel coupled with nicely done koshirae at a reasonable price. Of course there’s no duplicating real Japanese Nihonto but there are plenty of options to purchase a Japanese style katana, wakizashi or tanto and a reasonable price

[@patrioticyank4940]

@@waywardronin8755 Absolutely 👍 and thank you for the wonderful amount of information for someone just getting started in this hobby.

[@waywardronin8755]

@@patrioticyank4940 Anytime my friend, there are many good resources on here check out Karl's channel too, he has really good reviews and videos UChqUn_idMCZaieqFqG_Juig

[@patrioticyank4940]

@@waywardronin8755 okay will do 👍

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[@JoeSteel1]

fantastic, great control..my friend

[@waywardronin8755]

Thanks for the kind words! Always striving to improve my technique!

[@princevinny0073]

awsome i realy like how u dressed up and holding the Sword a True Samurai

[@waywardronin8755]

Domo Arigato!

[@rmcswords]

Nice Kesagiri man, looks like a fun sword

[@waywardronin8755]

Hi Ryan thanks! Yeah I’ve really come to enjoy using the Hanwei Raptor series katana and Wakizashi, especially the blade profile in this video… really good cutter and quick in the hands. James Williams did a nice job collaborating with Hanwei on the series

[@rmcswords]

@@waywardronin8755 right on, love a unokubi geometry

[@traditionalarcher9249]

Good job!

[@waywardronin8755]

Thanks! Always striving to do better!

[@armoredsweatpants3997]

Awesome cutting, I’ve never cut with an ubokubi, how different is it from a shanogi?

[@waywardronin8755]

This is a interesting blade profile. Some of these style blades were used on Naginata. Basically it’s similar to a Shinogi profile up until the last third of the blade, then it just transitions into a diamond shape profile . So essentially it makes the tip of the blade very light and quick. This is good website that explains different profile types www.ksky.ne.jp/~sumie99/styles.html

[@armoredsweatpants3997]

@@waywardronin8755 thanks 😁

[@waywardronin8755]

@@armoredsweatpants3997 you bet! Have a great day

[@JoeSteel1]

just subbed!!

[@waywardronin8755]

Thank you SFI!

[@JoeSteel1]

@@waywardronin8755 It's Joe

[@waywardronin8755]

@@JoeSteel1 thanks Joe name is Mark here!

[@Erebus.666.]

Maybe try to relax before the cuts and you may get it. You'll definitely improve anyway.

[@waywardronin8755]

Thank you for the advice! Yes, being relaxed and loose is key for sure. What’s the old saying? slowslow is smooth and smooth is fast, and the only way to be smooth is to be relaxed. Sometimes easier said than done lol but that’s why I keep practicing.

[@Binwang47]

Sir, do you think Hanwei sword has any advantages compared with other brands of swords?

[@waywardronin8755]

I think the overall consistency in the quality of the Hanwei swords is their biggest advantage. I have several Hanwei swords, and minus a few minor flaws either in the furniture or blade, they are quite well done. Mind you, they are production swords, not custom, but for production swords they look very nice and perform well, as evident from the cutting tests.

[@Binwang47]

@@waywardronin8755 understood,thank you sir

[@ronin5979]

That is a very simple minded question..

[@jackarrows1436]

🗡️👍💬

[@highlanderNC-mr8fe]

Do you like this sword ?

[@waywardronin8755]

I do like it very much. I’ve had this sword for almost 10 years now and it’s a favorite of mine. The 5160 carbon steel is very forgiving, but holds a nice edge and polish. Also it cuts very well , and with a good point of balance with the longer tsuka And lighter blade geometry make it a quick sword.

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