The Wakizashi is a traditional short sword of Japan. A close quarters weapon of choice by the Samurai. Quicker and easier to manoeuvre one handed. Often accompanied with the katana. Worn in the belt (obi) edge up.

Our hand forged Black Dragon wakizashi has a fully tempered, polished and sharpened carbon steel blade. Done in traditional Japanese style. It features a beautiful bo-hi (blood groove) on a time tested shinogi-zukuri blade profile.

[KEY FEATURES]

• Razor Sharp, Hand-forged Blade. Correctly tempered by Artisan Smiths.
• Suitable for the backyard tamishigiri practitioner.
• Blade features a "Bo-Hi" commonly known as a "Blood Groove" with etched hamon.
• Traditional Japanese style hand polish, on stones.
• Ornate dragon handguard.
• Brass handle fittings in ancient Japanese "Tomoe" wheel theme.
• Wooden handle with genuine stingray skin in black. Bound with black alloy dragon ornaments.
• Solid wood sheath in deep black high gloss lacquer.
• Overall very stealthy design.
• Can be Dissembled & Assembled.

[DIMENSIONS] Lengths: Sheathed - 800mm Drawn – 765mm Blade with Habaki – 555mm Handle with Guard – 220mm Sori – 15mm Weights: Drawn Weight – 0.84kg POB - 85mm

[SPECIFICATIONS] Blade: Material – 1045ANSI Construction – Mono Tempered Hamon – Etched Bohi – Both Sides Tang – Full Double Pegged Koshirae, Tsuba & Saya: Tsuba – Alloy Fuchi & Kashira - Cast Brass Menuki - Alloy Tsuka-ito - Synthetic Sageo – Synthetic Tuska – Timber with Rayskin Saya – Timber Lacqured

Includes black cotton sword bag, and care instructions.

Stands sold separately.

As this is a handmade product, individual specifications may vary.