Damascus Steel Wakizashi with Wave-Engraved Blade in Dark Red Hardwood Lacquer Saya

The blade on this wakizashi is hand-forged from folded Damascus steel, producing the layered surface patterning that comes from repeated folding and drawing out the steel. A wave engraving runs along the nagasa, adding visual texture to the polished chrome finish. The hamon line follows the edge with clear definition - a direct result of the differential heat treatment applied during forging. Overall blade length sits at 30.3 inches with a width of 1.26 inches and a spine thickness of 0.27 inches, keeping the total sword weight at 2.1 lbs.;

The tsuka is wrapped in red ito over a foundation of real red samegawa, the rayskin providing the raised texture that prevents the cord from shifting under the hand. The menuki sit beneath the ito wrap at traditional positions, visible as dark accent points against the red cord. The full tang runs the complete length of the handle, secured by a mekugi peg through the tsuka.

The tsuba is cast alloy in a black-and-gold finish, with a wave-theme relief design and dragon motifs carved into the surface. The seppa on either side carry a honeycomb pattern that contrasts cleanly against the darker tsuba face. The fuchi and kashira fittings match the alloy tone, completing the koshirae assembly.

The saya is constructed from hardwood with a dark red lacquer finish - a deep, rich tone that photographs as burgundy. A bright red sageo cord is tied at the kurikata in a traditional knot, the color intentionally echoing the tsuka wrap. The overall koshirae follows a consistent red-dominant palette with the black-gold tsuba as the single contrast point. This wakizashi is part of the Damascus Wakizashi line and is also featured in the Darkred Saya Wakizashi collection.

Overall sword length is 30.3 inches. Shipping weight is 3.3 lbs, packaged in a box measuring 33.4 x 3.9 x 3.14 inches. Sword stand is not included.