Short Japanese Sword

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 Samurai Wakizashi sword, a real treasure to own, and a formidable shortsword 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. 

Short Japanese Sword 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 process: 1095 carbon steel sword blade. 
• Tempering process: Genuine clay tempered sword blade, with visible Hamon. 
• Hardness: 60HRC. 
• Tsuba (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.
• Seppa (spacers) material: Pure copper.
• Saya material (scabbard): Lacquered hardwood with real buffalo horn inserts, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin.
• Sageo (scabbard cord) material: Quality cord. 
• Tang: Full tang Wakizashi. 
• Included: Sword bag; certificate of authenticity. 
• Item: Battle ready Wakizashi for sale.