One Handed Japanese Sword

T10 is one of the highest carbon content modern steels used for sword-smithing and arguably the best combat sword-making steel available, certainly forming a very lethal foundational core to this Japanese short sword. Blade characteristics include a hard, tough, reliable & wear-resistant cutting edge, along with desirable blade resilience and good elasticity.

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 intricately illustrated 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 blade – hard & tough, sharp cutting edge, along with good blade elasticity and desirable resilience. 
• Genuine clay tempered blade with a visible Hamon.
• One hand 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. 
• Battle ready sword – razor sharp, and the best short sword for confined space combat, or concealed weapon surprise attacks. 

One Handed Japanese Sword 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: T10 carbon steel sword blade. 
• Tempering: Genuine clay tempered sword blade, with visible Hamon. 
• Hardness: 60HRC. 
• Tsuka (handle) material: Hardwood, wrapped with synthetic leather & quality-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. 
• Bo-Hi (fuller sword): Double blood-grooves on both sides of the blade. 
• Tang: Full tang Wakizashi. 
• Item: Battle ready Wakizashi sword for sale.