Chris Zhou has become one of the of leading sword smiths in the world. Born in Longquan, the legendary city of sword makers for the last 2,500 years, Zhou learned the art of sword forging from his father. Renowned for his ability Zhou has created swords for some of China's top officials including Wu Lan Fu (the former vice president), and Xi Zhongxun (the Deputy Prime Minister). Currently Zhou is the curator of the Longquan Zheng Wu Sword Forging Institute and for the Longquan Sword Museum.

In 2005 Chris Zhou won the Masters of Fire Contemporary Sword Smiths Competition. Top blade smiths from around the world entered this competition, but it was Chris Zhou's Han Wu sword that won.

This is a beautifully forged katana from one of the top sword smiths in China. The katana is fully functional and capable of light to medium tameshigiri.

• Overall Length: 40 "
• Blade: Very Sharp
• Nagasa Length: 29.25 "
• Blade Material: High Carbon Steel
• Tsuka Length: 10.5 "
• Niku: Medium Niku
• Blade Thickness @ Habaki: 0.313 "
• Sori: 0.725 "
• Blade Thickness @ Kissaki: 0.24 "
• Kissaki Length: 1.782 "
• Blade Width @ Habaki: 1.252 "
• Blade Construction: Maru Lamination
• Blade Width @ Kissaki: 0.883 "
• Hamon: Aesthetic
• Weight W/O Saya: 2.55 "
• Balance Point: 5 "
• Tsuba Material: Steel
• Mekugi: Single Smoked Bamboo Mekugi
• Ito & Sageo Material: Chemical Fiber
• Fuchi Kashira Material: Steel
• Condition: Brand New
• Manufacturer: Chris Zhou