Short Samurai 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 battle-ready steel & brass sword-fittings, and a hardwood, wrapped with real stingray-skin and quality cord handle, forming a practical and effective Japanese Samurai hand-grip.

This shortsword is a pleasure to own, and a formidable Wakizashi weapon 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.
• 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. 

Short Samurai 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 thickness (near Habaki): 3.2cm.
• Blade thickness: 0.7cm.
• Blade material: T10 steel sword blade. 
• Tempering: Genuine clay tempered sword blade, with visible Hamon. 
• Hardness: 60HRC. 
• Tsuka (handle) material: Hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin Samegawa & quality cord Ito (handle-wrap).
• Saya (scabbard) material: Lacquered hardwood, wrapped with a quality cord Sageo (scabbard-wrap). 
• Tsuba (hand-guard) material: Steel.
• Fuchi & Kashira (sleeve & butt-cap) material: Steel.
• Habaki (blade-collar) material: Brass.
• Bo-Hi (fuller sword): Single blood-groove on both sides of the blade. 
• Tang: Full tang Wakizashi. 
• Weight: 0.92kg (including scabbard weight). 
• Included: Sword bag; certificate of authenticity. 
• Item: Battle ready Wakizashi for sale.