Samurai Wakizashi Sword

A warrior who decorated 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 1095 steel sword blade, certainly forming a deadly & very practical core standard, to this fully functional, Japanese short sword.

1095 high carbon steel is one of the highest carbon content steels used for sword-smithing. Arguably the best steel available for sword-making, characteristics include a very reliable, hard and sharp battle edge, along with good blade elasticity and desirable resilience, which 1095 being technically a higher carbon content spring steel, is renowned for. 

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, with real buffalo horn inserts, wrapped with stingray-skin scabbard, along with solid brass sword-fittings, and a hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin and quality cord handle, forming a traditional, practical and effective Japanese Samurai handle grip.

An exemplary shortsword, a real treasure to own, and a formidable Wakizashi weapon to use. 

Key Features:

• 1095 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. 
• High ornate sword display value – decorative sword, with illustrative flower sword themed fittings, conveying significant ancient symbolism. 
• Battle ready sword – razor sharp, and the best short sword for confined space combat, or concealed weapon surprise attacks. 

Samurai 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: 1095 carbon steel sword blade.
• Tempering: Genuine clay tempered sword, with visible Hamon. 
• Hardness: 60HRC. 
• Tsuak (handle) material: Hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin & quality cord Ito (handle-wrap).
• Tsuba (hand-guard) material: Brass. 
• Fuchi & Kashira (sleeve & butt-cap) material: Brass.
• Habaki (blade collar) material: Brass.
• Saya (scabbard) material: Lacquered hardwood with real buffalo horn inserts, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin. 
• Sageo (scabbard-wrap) material: Quality cord. 
• Tang: Full tang Wakizashi. 
• Included: Sword bag; certificate of authenticity. 
• Item: Battle ready Wakizashi for sale.