Japanese Wakizashi Sword

A warrior who adorned his weapon with such beautiful artworks honored the great powers of nature and revered his deep connection with the natural world and its harmony. This understanding and deep humility of nature would carry as a mirror reflection of the Samurai’s state-of-mind with all things, even combat and death.

The most valuable part of any sword however is its blade, with this T10 steel sword blade, certainly forming a deadly & very practical core standard, to this fully functional, Japanese short sword.

Forged with T10 steel, a high-carbon steel mixed with other trace elements, such as tungsten, manganese and silicon, etc, this modern, highly refined steel is renowned for its hardness, durable edge holding capacity, along with good elasticity and resilience. It is the highest carbon-content steel used for blade-smithing, and arguably the best sword-making steel available for a true combat sword. 

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 and quality cord handle, forming a practical and effective Japanese Samurai handle grip.

This shortsword is a pleasure to own, and a formidable Wakizashi weapon to use. 

Key Features:

• T10 sword steel – very hard, reliable battle edge, along with good blade elasticity and desirable resilience. 
• Genuine clay tempered blade with a visible Hamon.
• Two handed short sword – use this Wakizashi 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.
• Decorative sword – beautiful, flower sword themed fittings with ancient symbolic significance. 
• Battle ready sword – razor sharp, and the best short sword for confined space combat, or concealed weapon surprise attacks. 

Japanese 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 material: T10 carbon steel word blade. 
• Tempering: Genuine clay tempered sword blade, with visible Hamon. 
• Hardness: 60HRC. 
• Tsuka (handle) material: Hardwood, wrapped with synthetic leather & quality polyester cord Ito (handle-wrap). 
• Tsuba (hand-guard) material: Zinc-alloy. 
• Fuchi & Kashira (sleeve & butt-cap): Zinc-alloy. 
• Habaki (blade-collar) material: Brass.  
• Saya (scabbard) material: Lacquered hardwood. 
• Sageo (scabbard-wrap) material: Quality cord. 
• Tang: Full tang Wakizashi.  
• Weight: 0.92kg (including scabbard weight). 
• Included: Sword bag; certificate of authenticity. 
• Item: Battle ready Wakizashi for sale.