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Home » Swords » European Swords » Medieval Swords » Hanwei Hand and a Half Sword – Sweet Pea’s Sword
$224.99 – $299.99
Shipping $8 - $45 in the lower 48 states, excluding PO/APO. Shipping calculated at checkout.
This Hand and a Half Sword features a sharpened carbon steel blade with steel guard and wheel pommel. The grip is wood with leather wrap. Includes a leather covered wood scabbard with belt loop.
This sword was also featured in the Movie Sucker Punch used by ”Sweet Pea”.
| Overall Length | 38'' |
| Blade Length | 27 1/4'' |
| Weight | 3 lb 3 oz |
| Edge | Moderately Sharp |
| Width | 43.4 mm |
| Thickness | 5.7 mm - 3.8 mm |
| Pommel | Peened |
| P.O.B. | 2 1/4'' |
| Grip Length | 7 1/2'' |
| Type | Hand and a Half Sword |
| Class | Battle Ready |
| Culture | Movies, TV, Video Games |
| Manufacturer | Hanwei |
| Country of Origin | China |
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Swords listed as “Sport Combat” (also known as “Stage Combat”) are specifically designed for combat reenactment, stage and film fights, and other activities where they will be hit edge to edge together.
Using a sword in this capacity is very different than how a sword would have been used historically, and as a result the sword must be made differently. Sport combat swords feature extra strong tangs and thick blades with thick edges. Sport combat swords will generally weigh more than a “Battle Ready” equivalent and are not made to be sharpened.
Swords listed as “Sport Combat” will hold up to a fair amount of usage, but will wear out with time. No sword is indestructible, and “Sport Combat” swords are no exception.
Our sharpening service will provide a good serviceable edge on the blade. The result is typically “very sharp” with a small secondary bevel and a bit of an “apple seed” profile. The resulting edge is somewhat dependent on the particular blade. Some blades will take and hold sharper edges than others and the thickness of the blade will determine how wide the bevel will need to be. We adjust the angle of the edge to suit the specific blade and attempt to get as close to a bevel-less edge as possible without marring the surface of the blade.
The sharpening service is done with a belt sander. The process involves many passes with sanding belts of various grits. The blades are rested between passes to prevent them from becoming hot and damaging their temper. By default we will sharpen as much of the blade as possible including any false edges if appropriate. If you have a different preference, feel free to make that request in the special instructions at check out. We can sharpen only the last half or third of an edge, for example. Our sword sharpening expert has personally sharpened several thousand swords at this point, so will provide you with a professional service.
The resulting edge will be “sword sharp” not razor sharp. Our goal is to provide you with a usable edge for cutting practice that will hold up to some use and not require constant re-sharpening. In other words, we intend to provide you with a serviceable weapon, not a personal grooming implement. The service will not provide a completely bevel-less edge. To create that type of edge will necessarily scratch up the blade surface and we lack the machinery and time to provide a full re-polishing of a blade’s surface. A service of that nature would be significantly more expensive as a great deal more time would be required. We do not offer this type of service at this time.
We make no guarantee that the resulting edge will meet with your expectations. Every blade is different and some will take and hold a sharper edge than others, due to the blade material, heat treatment or geometry. Some customers can also have incorrect assumptions about sword sharpness and improper expectations as a result. All we can say for sure is that the resulting edge will be sharper than the default edge, in most cases, significantly so. We can not provide any refunds for the service once it has been completed, so consider it to be provided “as is”. That being said, if you are unhappy with the product for any reason, we do still allow you to return the item for a full refund, including the sharpening costs under our normal return policy. This does not apply to special sharpening requests, for example if we sharpen something specially for you that does not normally list that option on our site. The vast majority of our customers are happy with the results of the service, so as long as you keep the above mentioned in mind, we are confident you will be pleased with the results as well.
A factory blemished model will have small cosmetic defects but no issues that will affect its function. Examples include, small surface scratches, scabbard dents or cracks, minor blade pitting, etc. Larger issues like blade chips, cracks, warps or anything else that will affect performance will not be included with these. Please note that we do not keep track of every specific minor blemish, so please do not contact us asking for details, we will not have them available. We are offering these items at a further discount for customers who are not overly concerned with cosmetics and intend to put them to some use.
A munitions grade item is not up to our normal high standards. Munitions grade items will typically have various bends or twists in the blades, basically rendering them as 2nds quality. These items are still a great choice for collecting and re-enacting and functional pieces will still be functional. Please keep this in mind when ordering.
Swords marked as “Battle Ready” are made to a higher standard than your average display weapons. The blades are usually made of carbon steel, as opposed to the more brittle stainless steel and feature longer and stronger tangs.
“Battle Ready” does not necessarily mean the blade is sharpened, this depends on the manufacturer. Some sell them sharp like Cold Steel, some dull like Windlass Steel Crafts, and some do both like Hanwei. So if you need to know if it is sharp or not and it is not mentioned in the description, just ask.
In general “Battle Ready” swords are functional weapons that will live up to actual combat usage. They are closest to historic examples in the fact that when properly sharpened they can cut as designed. However, “Battle Ready” does not mean indestructible. Any sword can be broken. Use common sense with your sword, and it will last for generations. A sword being listed as “Battle Ready” does not constitute a guarantee that it will withstand any abuse you can throw at it. “Battle Ready” swords are not designed for blade to blade type combat, you will want to select “Stage Combat” swords for this activity.
On blades, the “Width” is measured in millimeters and is taken where the blade leaves the hilt. A second measurement is provided when a blade widens further down, such as in a leaf shaped blade. The second measurement is taken at the blade’s widest point.
Please note: Due to the hand made nature of these items, all specs should be considered as approximates. This info is provided to give you a good idea of the product being presented, the one you receive may vary from the specific one we took measurements of.
“Country Of Origin” refers to the coutry where the product was manufactured. This is not to be confused with the “Culture” spec. For example, a culturally “Japanese” Sword could be made in India, a culturally “German” sword could be made in the US or a culturally “Indian” sword could be made in China. The historic “culture” associated with a particular sword and the country a reproduction is currently being made in, are two separate things and should not be confused.
The Pommel entry refers to how the pommel, and usually by extension the whole sword, is held together. Possible values include “Peened” where the blade tang goes through the pommel and is hammered flat at the end, Threaded” where the end of the tang has threads and the pommel is screwed on, or “Nut” where the tang goes through the pommel and is secured by a separate threaded nut at the end.
On a sword, knife or dagger, The “Blade Length” spec is measured from the tip of the blade to where the blade enters the hilt, this will include a ricasso portion if present. For katanas, this measurement includes the habaki.
On a spear it is a measurement of the edged portion and does not include the socket. On an axe, it is a measurement of the axe edge itself, in a straight line from point to point.
Please note: Due to the hand made nature of these items, all specs should be considered as approximates. This info is provided to give you a good idea of the product being presented, the one you receive may vary from the specific one we took measurements of.
As you’d imagine, “Overall Length” is the full length of the item in question. It is the length of the main item itself, not including any accessories. For example, this measurement for a sword would be for the sword itself, from the tip of the blade to the end of the pommel. This measurement will not include any scabbards, sheaths, boxes etc.
Please note: Due to the hand made nature of these items, all specs should be considered as approximates. This info is provided to give you a good idea of the product being presented, the one you receive may vary from the specific one we took measurements of.
“Thickness”, not to be confused with a blade’s “Width” is measured in millimeters on the blade where it first leaves the hilt and will refer to the thickest portion. For example the back edge on a katana or the mid section on a diamond shaped blade. Sometimes you will see two entries here, in that case it is usually because the blade is “distal tapered” meaning that it gets thinner towards the tip. The second measurement is taken approx. 1” from the tip.
Please note: Due to the hand made nature of these items, all specs should be considered as approximates. This info is provided to give you a good idea of the product being presented, the one you receive may vary from the specific one we took measurements of.
P.O.B. stands for Point Of Balance, this is measured in inches from the hilt down the blade. It refers to the point on the blade where the sword achieves a perfect balance. A number of 0” would balance exactly at the guard, while a negative number will have a POB in the hilt itself. In theory a sword with a POB of 0” is perfectly balanced. In practice however, there are many reasons why you may not want this for a particular sword. A POB of 3”- 5” usually results in a well balanced sword, but does depend on the type of sword. In general, a low POB results in good point control well suited to a thrusting blade, while a higher POB adds impact to a cleaving blade. A very high POB will result in a sword that feels heavier than it actually is and is difficult to wield.
Please note: Due to the hand made nature of these items, all specs should be considered as approximates. This info is provided to give you a good idea of the product being presented, the one you receive may vary from the specific one we took measurements of.
The “Weight” spec refers to the item itself and does not include any packaging or accessories. For example, it would be the weight of a sword not including a scabbard.
Please note: Due to the hand made nature of these items, all specs should be considered as approximates. This info is provided to give you a good idea of the product being presented, the one you receive may vary from the specific one we took measurements of.
The “Edge” spec will tell you about how sharp a blade is. Possible values could be “Rebated” meaning the edge is intentionally thickened for safety, “Blunt” meaning the edge is fairly thick with little to no taper, ‘Unsharpened” which would taper to the edge but stop short of having any real cutting ability, “Slightly Sharp, Moderately Sharp , Sharp, or Very Sharp” Sharp or Very Sharp are considered good for cutting swords. Moderately Sharp is close, but may need to be touched up to get the best performance. A common misconception is that swords should all be “razor sharp”. However for reasons we won’t get into here, this is not the case.
Please note: Due to the hand made nature of these items, all specs should be considered as approximates. This info is provided to give you a good idea of the product being presented, the one you receive may vary from the specific one we took measurements of. The Edge ratings in particular are somewhat subjective and each blade can vary. Consider this as a general guideline only.
The “Class” spec can have four possible values:
The “Culture” spec will denote if the item is associated with a specific group of people, conflict or geographic area. For example, “Viking”, “Crusader”, “Pirate”, “Indian” “WWII”, and so on. Please note that many items will not fall into a specific culture like this and were used by many peoples or across many time periods.
As you would imagine, the “Manufacturer” spec refers to the brand or company the item is made by. Not all products will have a manufacturer listed. Some products do not fall under a specific brand.
Unsharpened edges will be thinner than a “blunt” edge, but will not offer any cutting ability. They will typically taper towards an edge, but then stop short.
Richard Miller –
Heavy, simple and Thick! I was impressed with the listed C.o.B. of the sword and thought that this would be a decent backyard cutter and trainer. It’s not much of either. The C.o.B. is indeed a bit over two inches as listed, but the blade is too thick and poorly tapered to be a decent cutter. I was able to put a good edge on the blade but the thick hexagonal blade profile is NOT conducive to cutting. The blade produces too much drag to cut cleanly. At well over three pounds for a sword only a bit over three feet overall, its not good for much more than strength and endurance training. However, if you’re expecting a Zombie Apocalypse, this sword would certainly be useful against slow, dead opponents!
Chris M. –
Loose handle Great looking sword, nicely balanced but several important corners have been cut in it’s production. The handle end of the blade tapers greatly into the handle making a very narrow tang. I doubt this sword would survive much of a battle! The handle on my sword was quite loose causing a rattle when swung lightly. My sword was actually quite sharp but the blade was not finished. Felt like it was just ran over a rough griding stone.
Rick M. –
After Really Using This Beast.. (an amended review) I reviewed this sword about three years ago, and I’d like to amend that review quite a bit.
Since that review I have trained a LOT more and also used this beast a lot more as well. Now, after three years of frequent use, this sword has become one of my favorites!
Yes, it still is pretty mush useless as a backyard cutter, but as a combat weapon this sword is awesome. It’s like having a combination bar-mace, sword and hammer all in one awesome package! This is one lethal weapon (or would have been back in the 14th Century!) and would be one of my first choices for going into battle.
Against plate armor or a thick helm, this little giant would be invaluable. The blade is thick and has a lot of mass, so a good shot to the body would feel like a train had just slammed into you. The large pommel slamming into a helm would knock the teeth out of an opponents head and send said an enemy reeling.
For training, this sword will serve one well to build up strength and endurance in a short period of time,and in a melee it would serve as a fabulous “All In One” bad guy dispatcher.
I love this beater!
Newarcher (verified owner) –
Pommal handle and hilt attached to the blade better than any sword I own, the peen on the pommal is finished very nicely, the pommal is centered square onto he handle, the handle is comfortable and fits my hand best of any sword I own, I have large hands, seems there’s always a size problem with the handles but the maker cant please every one.the hilt has almost no gap , better than any sword I’ve seen, the balance is awsome, easy to wield with one hand, while to hands fit perfectly on the handle. Really one of the best swords I own, but one drawback, the blade actually has a slight twist two thirds up the blade, bummer, a munitions grade blade for many people they would send the sword back, however, it will still perform if ever asked and it’s to much trouble to send back, I’m keeping it.
Newarcher (verified owner) –
Adding to my previous review, as stated my blade had a slight twist in it but I said it will still perform, well I had a neighbors huge white pine fall in my yard and I took my hanwei SP hand and a half to aid in the clean up. I used it to shorten some 2 and 3 inch limbs. After a few cuts I saw that this sword was holding up well, so I put some umph in my swing and found the sword still tight as ever and after cleaning the blade off the blade was good as before I abused it. I was very impressed. Of course I used my axe to finish off the thick base of the limb. I did use another sword in 1095 steel as well and the pommal and retaining nut loosened, but my hanwei SP hand and a half showed no signs of even being used, I well pleased. Because of the twist in the blade I’m still rating my sword a 4, even though it was a 5 star performance.
Flip (verified owner) –
Glad I picked this one up. Fit and finish check all the boxes for a sword in this price range. Scabbard fits snugly around the ricasso and keeps it firmly in place. Since I purchased this for display only, I passed on KoA’s sharpening service. Mine came moderately sharp (as the item description states) but I have little doubt that this would make any difference if any soft target is hit cleanly with this thing,lol.
Processing and shipping were super quick, and of course well packaged for travel. Always a sucker for the unique, this caught my eye and I’m a happy camper with zero buyers remorse!
Cheers again KoA!