Shirasaya Wakizashi

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 Japanese sword-making technology and visibly identifiable on this Shoto sword blade.

The beautiful hardwood material, matching scabbard & handle close seamlessly together, forming a straight, small sword stick. The hardwood handle acts as a simple, sturdy and maintenance free handle grip, which is not only effective for combat, but also presents as a whole, in a clean, traditional Wakizashi Shirasaya sword form. 

An impressive and highly collectable shortsword to own, and a formidable Wakizashi sword to use.

Key Features:

• T10 sword blade – hard & tough, reliable sharp cutting edge, along with good blade elasticity and desirable resilience. 
• Genuine clay tempered sword 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.
• Straight sword blade – equally effective, cutting and thrusting short Samurai sword. 
• High ornate sword display value – a simple sword design, presented in a traditional, classic form.
• Wooden staff sword – matching handle & scabbard conceals the sword very well, passing as a short, wooden staff stick.
• Battle ready sword – razor sharp, and the best short sword for confined space combat, or concealed weapon surprise attacks. 

Shirasaya Wakizashi Specifications:

• Wooden display stand: NOT included, and is for viewing purposes only. 
• Overall Wakizashi length: 78cm.
• Handle length: 21cm.
• Wakizashi blade length: 51cm.
• Blade width: 3.2cm.
• Blade thickness: 0.75cm.
• Blade material: T10 steel sword blade. 
• Tempering: Genuine clay tempered sword, with visible Hamon.
• Tsuka (handle) material: Rosewood.
• Saya (scabbard) material: Rosewood.
• Habaki (blade-collar) material: Brass.
• Bo-Hi (fuller sword): Single blood-groove on both sides of the blade.
• Tang: Full tang Wakizashi.
• Item: Battle ready Wakizashi for sale.