Wakizashi in 1065 Carbon Steel with Black Lacquer Saya and Blue Cord Handle

The blade of this wakizashi is forged from 1065 carbon steel and heat-treated to 58 HRC, striking a practical balance between holding an edge and resisting brittleness across its 19.68-inch nagasa. The polished chrome finish on the flat and a visible hamon line running the full length of the blade give it the clean, layered look characteristic of traditional Japanese sword-making. For collectors interested in Carbon Steel Wakizashi, this piece represents a well-specified entry with documented steel grade and hardness.

The tsuka measures 9.44 inches and is wrapped in blue cord over white PU same-gawa, with the classic diamond-shaped gaps in the wrapping exposing the samegawa beneath in a regular, symmetrical pattern. Gold-tone menuki accent pieces are positioned beneath the cord on each face of the handle, adding a period-accurate decorative touch to the grip assembly.

The tsuba is cast from metal alloy in a silver finish with an ornate scroll cutwork design. The open fretwork extends across the full face of the guard, creating negative space that frames the decorative motifs without adding unnecessary bulk at the transition between blade and handle.

The saya is constructed from hardwood with a matte black lacquer surface measuring 20.86 inches. The finish is even and consistent, with a low-sheen texture that contrasts cleanly against the polished blade. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurigata, completing the traditional koshirae mounting. This piece is also featured in our Black Wakizashi collection alongside similarly finished short-sword mountings.

At 3.08 lbs in full assembly, this wakizashi carries the weight expected of a properly mounted short sword in koshirae style. The blue cord tsuka against the matte black saya creates a sharp, deliberate contrast that makes this a visually distinctive piece for display or reference in a Japanese sword collection.