Further promoting perfection, is the very difficult process of clay-tempering the blade. This process precisely facilitates hardening of the blade’s edge, while leaving the blade’s core and spine softer and thus resilient. Definitely a marker of advanced sword-making technology and visibly identifiable on this Shoto sword blade.
Completed with a lacquered hardwood scabbard, along with quality sword fittings, and a hardwood, wrapped with synthetic leather & quality cord handle, forming a practical and effective Japanese Samurai handle grip.
This shortsword is deadly, and is executed in combat-practical form. It’s very unique, highly collectable and a formidable weapon to use.
Key Features:
- T10 sword blade – very hard, reliable battle edge, along with good blade elasticity and resilience.
- Genuine clay tempered blade with a visible Hamon.
- Two handed short sword – use this weapon with one or two hands, unhindered, and with good power.
- Single edged short sword – primary battle edge, with full structural strength spine.
- Curved sword blade – balanced & versatile, cutting, slashing and thrusting small sword.
- Battle ready sword – razor sharp, and the best short sword for confined space combat, or concealed weapon surprise attacks.
Blue Wakizashi Specifications:
- Note: Stand in photos is for demonstration purposes only and NOT included.
- Overall Wakizashi length: 78cm.
- Handle length: 24cm.
- Wakizashi blade length: 51cm.
- Blade width (near Habaki): 3.2cm.
- Blade thickness: 0.7cm.
- Blade process: T10 carbon steel sword blade.
- Tempering: Genuine clay tempered sword, with visible Hamon.
- Hardness: 60HRC.
- Blade surface finish: Blue electro-plated.
- Tsuka (handle) material: Hardwood, wrapped with synthetic leather & polyester cord Ito (handle-wrap).
- Tsuba (hand-guard) material: Zinc alloy.
- Fuchi & Kashira (sleeve & butt-cap): Zinc alloy.
- Habaki (blade collar): Brass.
- Saya (scabbard) material: Lacquered hardwood.
- Sageo (scabbard-wrap) material: Quality cord.
- Bo-Hi (fuller sword): Single blood-groove on both sides of the blade.
- Included: Sword bag; certificate of authenticity.
- Item: Battle ready Wakizashi sword for sale.