Shirasaya Wakizashi Sword in T10 Carbon Steel with Natural Wenge Wood Saya and Bronze Habaki
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- T10 carbon steel blade hand forged to 12.5 inches with a visible hamon line created through clay tempering, hardened to 58 HRC for a refined edge.
- Shirasaya-style mounting features a natural wenge wood handle and matching saya, showcasing the rich grain pattern of the hardwood with a matte finish.
- Bronze-toned alloy habaki with an openwork organic pattern secures the blade at the throat, providing a clean visual accent against the natural wood.
- Full tang construction with two brass meki pins through the handle ensures a solid, balanced feel at 1.5 lbs across the 21.5-inch overall length.
- Minimalist design omits the traditional tsuba, staying true to the shirasaya storage-sword aesthetic favored by serious Japanese sword collectors.
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Product Details
This shirasaya wakizashi features a 12.5-inch T10 carbon steel blade that has been clay tempered and oil quenched to achieve a hardness of 58 HRC. The differential heat treatment produces a genuine hamon line that traces an irregular pattern along the edge, visible as a milky contrast against the polished steel surface. The blade tapers to a hand-finished edge and terminates in a clean kissaki point.
The handle spans 6.5 inches of solid wenge wood, left in its natural state to highlight the dense, streaked grain that gives this tropical hardwood its distinctive character. Two small brass meki pins secure the full tang within the handle, and the construction feels firm with no play between blade and grip. At 1.5 lbs total, the piece balances comfortably in hand.
Where a traditional tsuba would sit, this shirasaya design uses only a bronze-toned alloy habaki with an intricate openwork pattern - organic cell-like cutouts framed by clean border lines. This fitting locks the blade into the saya mouth and serves as the sole metal accent between wood and steel.
The saya is crafted from the same wenge hardwood as the handle, with a matte finish that preserves the raw texture of the grain. A black horn koiguchi reinforces the saya opening, and the overall length of 21.5 inches keeps the proportions true to traditional wakizashi dimensions. The wood-on-wood fit produces a satisfying click when the blade is seated.
As a collectible piece among T10 Steel Wakizashi, this shirasaya stands out for its stripped-back aesthetic - no cord wrapping, no lacquer, no ornamental tsuba. The focus rests entirely on the quality of the steel and the beauty of the natural wenge wood, making it an excellent addition to any display of Handmade Wakizashi swords.
- T10 carbon steel blade hand forged to 12.5 inches with a visible hamon line created through clay tempering, hardened to 58 HRC for a refined edge.
- Shirasaya-style mounting features a natural wenge wood handle and matching saya, showcasing the rich grain pattern of the hardwood with a matte finish.
- Bronze-toned alloy habaki with an openwork organic pattern secures the blade at the throat, providing a clean visual accent against the natural wood.
- Full tang construction with two brass meki pins through the handle ensures a solid, balanced feel at 1.5 lbs across the 21.5-inch overall length.
- Minimalist design omits the traditional tsuba, staying true to the shirasaya storage-sword aesthetic favored by serious Japanese sword collectors.
Specification
| Item Number | TK-JP-DL21249 |
|---|---|
| Primary Color | Natural-wood |
| Primary Material | T10 Carbon Steel |
| Saya Color | Brown |
| Saya Material | Hardwood Natural |
| Tsuka Color | Brown |
| Nagasa Color | Chrome |
| Tsuba Color | Gold |
| Tsuba Theme | Geometric |
| Nagasa Hamon | Yes |
| Style | Shirasaya |
| Dimensions | 30 Inches |
| Weight | 3.0 Pounds |
| Packing Size | 32 x 4 x 4 Inches |
| Shipping Weight | 4.0 Pounds |
