Wakizashi Shirasaya Sword

Characteristics include a hard, reliable battle edge, which will hold its edge and stay sharp for longer than any other steel used for swordsmithing. Furthermore, the blade encapsulates good resilience and elasticity, as one would expect from any combat functional blade.

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 dark hardwood, 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 form. 

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

Key Features:

• T10 steel sword blade – very high carbon steel with a hard, reliable battle edge, along with good 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.

Wakizashi Shirasaya Specifications:

• Note: Stand in photos is for demonstration purposes only and NOT included.
• Overall Wakizashi length: 80cm.
• Wakizashi blade length: 51cm.
• Handle length: 21cm.
• Width of blade (near Habaki): 3.2cm.
• Thickness of blade: 0.7cm.
• Blade material: T10 steel sword blade.
• Tempering: Genuine clay tempered blade with visible wave Hamon. 
• Hardness: Core & spine – 35 HRC; edge – 58 HRC.
• Handle material: Hardwood. 
• Saya material (scabbard): Lacquered hardwood.
• Habaki (blade collar) material: Brass.
• Bo Ho (fuller sword): Single blood-groove on both sides of the blade.
• Tang: Full tang Wakizashi. 
• Included: Silk sword bag; certification. 
• Item: Wakizashi sword for sale.