Wakizashi

The wakizashi is a short sword used by the samurai class of Japan. But unlike the katana which was to be carried only by the samurai, the wakizashi was also carried by merchants and some civilians for protection. Its blade length ranges from 12 to 24 inches. Samurai usually wear a pair of swords, oftentimes a katana and a wakizashi and this pair was called a daisho. The wakizashi was considered a side arm and a back-up sword  and the samurai could wear it even when inside castles or royal residences compared to the katana that they had to leave behind. The wakizashi is useful in fighting indoors or in confined spaces. It was also used by the samurai to commit sepuku or ritual suicide.

Ryan1202 is a wakizashi with a blade made of folded steel. The blade is specially-folded during forging to create a beautiful, feathery hada. The tsuba, fuchi and kashira are made of iron with an antiqued finish. The tsuka has a hardwood core with rayskin panels and brown, synthetic silk ito. The saya is made of rosewood, a brown-colored hardwood with beautiful grain pattern. The koiguchi, kurikata and kojiri are made of polished, black buffalo horn. 

1) The sword will go with a free sword bag and spare Mekugies(bamboo nails).

2) The display stand is NOT included.

3) Our products are 100% handmade, so specification varies slightly from sword to sword. We appreciate your understanding.

1) The sword will go with a free sword bag and spare Mekugies(bamboo nails).

2) The display stand is NOT included.

3) Our products are 100% handmade, so specification varies slightly from sword to sword. We appreciate your understanding.

The blade is honsanmai lamination, 1095 high carbon steel is the cutting edge, folded steel is the jacket steel. The blade is clay tempered, hamon is clearly visible as well as the grains of folded steel. The blade shape is unokubi-zukuri, the thickness on the back becomes thinner from the half of the blade and turns to thick near the kissaki. The saya is made of hardwood. The tsuka is made of hardwood, wrapped with genuine rayskin and synthetic silk ito. The tsuba, fuchi, kashira and menuki are made of brass with dragon pattern, they're plated with silver.

Wakizashi are considered a samurai's side arm and supplemental weapon. It is effective weapon when fighting in confined spaces as typical Japanese dwellings had low ceiling. Samurai warriors often sleep with their wakizashi and carry them even when inside castles, residences unlike the katana that they sometimes had to leave to a servant. The use of the wakizashi though was not limited to the samurai as merchants, craftsmen and other individuals sometimes carry it for protection. 

The blade is made of 1095 high carbon steel, it can be used on heavy targets without compromising its edge. It's unokubi zukuri, the thickness on the back becomes thinner from the half of the blade towards the tip, but the back turns to thick near the kissaki. The tsuka is made of hardwood, wrapped with red genuine same and black synthetic silk ito. The fittings are optional. 

1) The sword will go with a free sword bag and spare Mekugies(bamboo nails).

2) The display stand is NOT included.

3) Our products are 100% handmade, so specification varies slightly from sword to sword. We appreciate your understanding.

The blade is full tang, made of 1060 carbons steel and darkened, it's suitable for light cutting such as cutting tatami. The color film on the blade is solid it won't peel off unless scratch it with hard things. It is worth to have at this price. This sword is a good choice for practice, gift or home decoration.

1) The sword will go with a free sword bag and spare Mekugies(bamboo nails).

2) The display stand is NOT included.

3) Our products are 100% handmade, so specification varies slightly from sword to sword. We appreciate your understanding.

This is a nice handmade sword. It was made strictly following the ancient Japanese sword making process. It is worth to have at this price. This sword is a good choice for practice, gift or home decoration.

The blade is made of 1060 carbons steel, it can be used to cut tatami. The color film on the blade is solid it won't peel off unless scratch it with hard things.

1) The sword will go with a free sword bag and spare Mekugies(bamboo nails).

2) The display stand is NOT included.

3) Our products are 100% handmade, so specification varies slightly from sword to sword. We appreciate your understanding.

1) The sword will go with a free sword bag and spare Mekugies(bamboo nails).

2) The display stand is NOT included.

3) Our products are 100% handmade, so specification varies slightly from sword to sword. We appreciate your understanding.

1) The sword will go with a free sword bag and spare Mekugies(bamboo nails).

2) The display stand and packing box aren't included.

3) Our products are 100% handmade, so specification varies slightly from sword to sword. We appreciate your understanding.