The idea behind the Paul Chen Practical Sword Series is simple, allow the martial artist an opportunity to use and own an authentic Hanwei sword for the price of an economy sword. You can rest assured that your Paul Chen Practical Plus Katana and other Paul Chen Practical Series Swords are still forged using the same process as all high quality Hanwei swords and blades. It is the materials that lower the cost of the sword. A typical Hanwei sword is made from the highest quality materials available, which is great, but it can obviously results in a more expensive product. These Paul Chen Practical Swords are all high quality and authentic but come at an amazingly low price. Own and use a brand new Paul Chen sword with this affordable line of weaponry.