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.
Ryan1232 is a functional and sharp sword. The blade is full tang, made of hard 1095 high carbon steel, very strong and durable. The handle is wrapped with black genuine rayskin and red synthetic silk ito. The tsuba is iron. The sword is well-balanced and assembled tightly. The sword is fully customizable.
| Overall Length : 76cm / 30.0 | Nagasa(Blade) : 51cm / 20 |
| Tsuka(Handle) : 21cm / 8.3 | Motohaba(width near habaki) : 3.15cm |
| Sakihaba(width near yokote) : 2.3cm | Sori(curve) : 1.3cm |
| Kasane(thickness at habaki) : 7.5mm | Sakikasane(thickness at yokote) : 3mm |
| Blade : Maru, 1095 High Carbon Steel | Saya Material : Hardwood |
| Handle Material : Hardwood+Genuine Rayskin | Tsuba : Iron, 76*76*4.5mm |
Notes:
1) The sword will go with a free sword bag and spare Mekugies(bamboo nails).
2) Our products are 100% handmade, so specification varies slightly from sword to sword. We appreciate your understanding.
