Wakizashi Shirasaya Sword

A Wakizashi Shirasaya sword. 

Simple in form and a lethal, highly refined Wakizashi weapon.

The most valuable part of any sword is its blade, with this T10 steel sword blade, certainly forming a high standard core, to this fully functional, Japanese short sword.

Forged with T10 steel, a high-carbon steel mixed with other trace elements, such as tungsten, manganese and silicon, etc, this modern, highly refined steel is renowned for its hardness, durable edge holding capacity, along with good elasticity and desirable resilience. It is the highest carbon-content steel used for blade-smithing, and arguably the best sword-making steel available for a true combat sword. 

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.

The beautiful hardwood material, matching scabbard & handle close seamlessly together, forming a straight, small 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 as a whole, in a clean, traditional Shirasaya Wakizashi sword form. 

An impressive and highly collectable shortsword to own, and a formidable Wakizashi sword to use.

Key Features:

• T10 sword blade – 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.
• Straight sword blade – equally effective, cutting and thrusting short Samurai sword. 
• High ornate sword display value – a simple sword design, presented in a traditional, classic form.
• Wooden staff sword – matching handle & scabbard conceals the sword very well, passing as a short, wooden staff stick.
• Battle ready sword – razor sharp, and the best short sword for confined space combat, or concealed weapon surprise attacks. 

Wakizashi Shirasaya Specifications:

• Note: Stand in photos is for demonstration purposes only and NOT included.
• Overall Wakizashi length: 80cm.
• Handle length: 21cm.
• Wakizashi blade length: 51cm.
• Blade width (near Habaki): 3.2cm.
• Blade thickness: 0.7cm.
• Blade material: T10 carbon steel sword blade.
• Tempering: Genuine clay tempered sword blade, with visible Hamon. 
• Hardness: 58HRC.
• Tsuka (handle) material: Hardwood. 
• Saya (scabbard) material: Lacquered hardwood.
• Habaki (blade collar) material: Brass.
• Bo-Hi (fuller sword): Single blood-groove on both sides of the blade.
• Tang: Full tang Wakizashi. 
• Included: Silk sword bag; certificate of authenticity. 
• Item: Battle ready Wakizashi for sale.