More about the Hanwei fire

I regret to inform you that Hanwei's forge has experienced a problem in the form of a fire. Late last night the forge caught on fire and much of the equipment used to make the swords have been destroyed and production halted. This in no way effects current stock in US warehouses, but pricing has been raised to deal with the inevitable slow-down of new shipments. Hanwei does not currently have a time-frame for the rebuilding of the forge, but assures us it will be dealt with in a timely fashion. Prices will be around 15% higher than normal on http://paulchenhanweiswords.co  until further notice." We apologize for any inconvenience and will do our best to keep you informed of any information as we receive it."

This is Hanwei's official statement:
"CAS Hanwei regrets to advise that the Hanwei factory in Dalian sustained significant damage in a fire on March 6. The damage was limited to buildings, equipment and parts inventory and no personal injuries were involved. A full assessment of the damage and its effect on product supply is not yet available but plans are being made to resume production as soon as possible. CAS has a stock of most of the products in our current line but there is likely to be some disruption in the supply of some items, particularly newer products. We will be keeping our customers advised about possible shortages and delivery delays as more information becomes available."

"The rebuilding process is underway! Below you can see a sketch by Hanwei of the new factory plan. Hanwei has received approval for the new build and it is moving forward rapidly."

"Perhaps even more exciting news is that forging has begun again! While not at full capacity, Hanwei has been able to heat up a few forges and the consistent thuds of the power hammer are a welcome sign of progress. I appreciate your patience over the last several weeks after the fire on March 6th, I will continue to advise you  as further information becomes available."