Single Hand Sword Wakizashi

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, along with solid brass sword fittings – many of which are gilded in real silver & gold gilt, and a hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin and quality cord handle, forming a traditional, practical and effective Japanese Samurai handle grip.

A wonderful 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.
• One handed 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 illustrated dragon sword fittings, gilded in real gold & silver gilt. 
• Battle ready sword – razor sharp, and the best short sword for confined space combat, or concealed weapon surprise attacks. 

Single Hand Sword Specifications:

• Note: Stand in photos is for demonstration purposes only and NOT included.
• Overall Wakizashi length: 78cm.
• Handle length: 23cm.
• 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 blade, with visible Hamon. 
• Hardness: 60HRC. 
• Tsuka (handle) material: Hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin & quality cord Ito (handle-wrap). 
• Sword fittings material: White brass, gilded with genuine gold & silver gilt. 
• Saya (scabbard) material: Lacquered hardwood, wrapped with quality cord Sageo (scabbard-wrap). 
• Tang: Full tang Wakizashi. 
• Weight: 0.98kg (including scabbard weight).
• Included: Sword bag; certificate of authenticity. 
• Item: Battle ready Wakizashi sword for sale.