Single Edge Short Sword

1095 high carbon steel is one of the highest carbon content steels used for swordsmithing. Arguably the best steel available for sword making, characteristics include a very reliable, hard and sharp battle edge, along with excellent blade elasticity and 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 Japanese sword making technology and visibly identifiable on this sword’s blade.

The beautiful matching brown Sandalwood, scabbard & handle material close seamlessly together, forming a straight 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 in a clean, traditional Wakizashi Shirasaya sword form. 

Highly collectable, a pleasure to own and a formidable close quarters shortsword. 

Key Features:

• 1095 steel sword blade – hard, reliable cutting edge, along with excellent blade elasticity & resilience.
• Genuine clay tempered blade with visible wave Hamon. 
• Quality sword fittings, handle & scabbard materials.
• Perfectly balanced & versatile Japanese short sword – excellent cutting and thrusting straight sword weapon. 
• High display & decorative sword value – traditional Japanese Samurai Shoto sword.

Single Edge Short Sword Specifications:

• Note: Stand in photos is for demonstration purposes only and NOT included.
• Overall Wakizashi length: 78cm.
• Wakizashi blade length: 52cm.
• Handle length: 21cm.
• Width of blade: 3.2cm. 
• Blade material: 1095 carbon steel sword blade. 
• Tempering: Genuine clay tempered blade with visible wave Hamon. 
• Hardness: Core & spine – 35 HRC; edge – 58 HRC.
• Handle material: Sandalwood.
• Saya material (scabbard): Sandalwood. 
• Habaki (blade collar) material: Brass.
• Tang: Full tang Wakizashi. 
• Item: Wakizashi sword for sale.