1060 carbon steel is without a doubt, one of the most versatile steels available, and arguably the best sword-making steel for a true combat sword.
Completed with a lacquered hardwood scabbard, along with quality sword-fittings, and a hardwood, wrapped with real stingray-skin 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:
- 1060 steel sword blade – very hard, reliable battle edge, along with excellent blade elasticity and renowned resilience.
- Two handed short sword – use this Shoto sword 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.
Modern Wakizashi Specifications:
- Note: Stand in photos is for demonstration purposes only and NOT included.
- Overall Wakizashi length: 78cm.
- Handle length: 21cm.
- Wakizashi blade length: 51cm.
- Blade width (near Habaki): 3.2cm.
- Blade thickness: 0.7cm.
- Blade material: 1060 carbon steel sword blade.
- Hardness: 60HRC.
- Tsuka (handle) material: Hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin & quality polyester cord Ito (handle-wrap).
- Saya (scabbard) material: Lacquered hardwood + polyester Sageo (scabbard-wrap).
- Tsuba (hand-guard) material: Brass.
- Other sword fittings material: Zinc-alloy.
- Bo-Hi (fuller sword): Single blood-groove on both sides of the blade.
- Tang: Full tang Wakizashi.
- Item: Battle ready Wakizashi sword for sale.