Wakizashi Iaito Sword

The process and technique is renowned for smithing the finest combat sword blades, and certainly forms a very practical and forgiving foundational core to this Japanese training sword. 

Completed with a lacquered hardwood scabbard, solid brass sword fittings, and a hardwood, wrapped with synthetic leather & quality polyester cord, forming a practical and very effective Japanese Samurai hand-grip. 

Very beautiful, a safe option for public sword display, and a unique Iaito martial arts sword.

Key Features:

• Folded sword blade – medium hardness folded steel, with excellent blade resilience and renowned elasticity. 
• Unique electro-plated blade – visually stimulating, purple-blue blade color.
• Two handed short sword – use this weapon with one or two hands, unhindered, and with good power. 
• Single edged short sword – primary edge, with full structural strength spine.
• Curved sword blade – balanced & versatile, cutting, slashing and thrusting small sword. 
• High ornate sword display value – decorative sword with illustrated fittings, and a unique purple-blue elecro-plated blade.
• Dull sword blade – safe for Japanese short sword training and Iaido martial arts (NOT designed for sword sparring or combat). 

Wakizashi Iaito Specifications:

• Note: Stand in photos is for demonstration purposes only and NOT included.
• Overall Wakizashi length: 78cm.
• Handle length: 23cm.
• Wakizashi blade length: 51cm.
• Blade width (near Habaki): 3.2cm.
• Blade thickness: 0.7cm.
• Blade material: Folded steel sword blade. 
• Blade surface: Electro-plated.
• Hardness: 35HRC. 
• Tsuka (handle) material: Hardwood, wrapped with synthetic leather & polyester cord Ito (handle-wrap). 
• Saya (scabbard) material: Lacquered hardwood + polyester Sageo (scabbard-wrap). 
• Sword fittings material: Brass, and plated.
• Tang: Full tang Wakizashi. 
• Included: Sword bag.
• Item: Iaito Wakizashi sword for sale.