1095 Carbon Steel Blue-White Blade Wakizashi with Koi Saya, White Tsuka & Gold-Tone Tsuba

The blade on this wakizashi is ground from 1095 carbon steel and finished with a bold blue-to-white gradient that runs from the spine down toward the edge, creating a visual effect reminiscent of a cresting wave. A hand-finished hamon line traces the boundary between the two tones, sharpening the contrast and giving the nagasa genuine visual depth. At 31 inches overall, the proportions fall squarely in wakizashi territory, making it a natural companion piece or a standalone display centerpiece. Explore our full range of Blue Blade Wakizashi for complementary options.

The tsuka is wrapped in white ito cord over a PU white samegawa base, wound in a traditional diagonal cross pattern that leaves the ray-skin diamonds exposed in the gaps. The wrap sits tight and even from collar to pommel, with gold-tone menuki accents visible through the binding - a detail that rewards close inspection.

The tsuba is cast in white-and-gold-tone alloy in an ornate scroll motif. The openwork lattice carves through the guard in an irregular organic pattern, letting light pass through and framing the habaki cleanly. The gold-tone accent ring at the base of the guard bridges the transition from tsuba to blade with a refined metallic note.

The saya is lacquered hardwood finished in a matte silver-white that reads almost like silk under direct light. Running along its face is a hand-painted koi scene - an orange-and-white koi fish curves through stylized blue lotus leaves, rendered in enough detail to be read clearly from arm's length. A dark navy sageo cord is wrapped and knotted at the kurigata in a neat flat-bow finish that contrasts cleanly against the pale saya. If the koi saya aesthetic draws you in, the White Spring Steel Wakizashi collection features similar builds worth comparing.

Packaged at 33 x 4 x 4 inches and a shipping weight of 4 lb, this wakizashi arrives ready for wall mounting or horizontal display stand presentation. Koshirae-style fittings are fully assembled. Sword stand is not included.