Blue wakizashi specifications
- Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
- 1045 steel blade, sharpened or not sharpened at choice.
- Hamon (刃文): wave shape.
- Saya (鞘): blue-lacquered wooden scabbard.
- Sageo (下げ緒): blue, thin.
- Tsuka (柄): wooden handle and PU white samegawa, gilded menuki.
- Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): blue, diamond-shaped wrap above the handle.
- Tsuba (鍔): gold and black, in the shape of a large rounded cross and carved dragon.
- Habaki (鎺): gilded brass.
Dimensions
- Blade length: 20.47in
- Overall length including handle: 30.31in
- Length with scabbard: 31.50in
- Handle length: 9.84in
- Blade thickness: 0.28in
- Blade width: 1.26in
- Weight: 2.205 lb
- Package weight: 3.307 lb
Accessories
- Katana stand: Not included
- Scabbard: Included
Blue Wakizashi: Design and finishes
This blue wakizashi with its 1045 steel blade, revealing a wave-shaped hamon, is offered with a sharpening option. The wooden saya is lacquered in a blue with a turquoise sheen, while the sageo is in a lighter blue highlighting the scabbard.
The handle, or tsuka, is made of wood and PU white samegawa, surrounding a gold menuki. The diamond-shaped blue tsuka-ito, braided above the handle, provides a firm grip. The gold and black tsuba is in the shape of a large, rounded cross with a dragon carved on it. The blade of this wakizashi is held in place by a gilded brass habaki. Weighing around 2.205 lb, this blue wakizashi comes complete with its scabbard.
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