Product Details

The blade on this Damascus steel wakizashi is hand-forged from layered steel, producing the flowing grain pattern visible across the flat and a clearly defined hamon line along the edge. At 30.3 inches overall with a chrome-polished finish, the blade reflects light cleanly from spine to tip, with the hamon providing a natural visual boundary between the hardened edge and the body of the steel.

The tsuka is wrapped in black cotton ito over real white samegawa - the classic diamond cross-pattern seats cleanly with white menuki visible beneath the ito at the grip points. The handle sits firmly in hand, and the full tang construction carries through to ensure consistent balance across the piece at 2.1 lbs total weight. This is a Real Hamon Wakizashi built with traditional koshirae-style fittings throughout.

The tsuba is one of the most visually distinct elements of this build - a gold-black ornate scroll design with layered, relief-carved edges that spread outward in an irregular organic shape. The dark oxidized body contrasts sharply with the gold-tone raised detailing, and the copper-tone habaki sits just beneath it, bridging blade and guard.

The saya is finished in black hardwood piano lacquer - a high-gloss surface that mirrors the blade's chrome tone. The interior of the saya is fitted with real horn at both the koiguchi (mouth) and kojiri (tip), while the blue-toned dotted rayskin panel and black sageo cord at the kurikata add the only color accent in an otherwise all-black presentation. For collectors exploring this style, the Black Damascus Steel Wakizashi collection offers additional builds in this finish combination.

Overall dimensions: 30.3 inches length, 1.26 inches width, 0.27 inches thickness, weighing 2.1 lbs. Ships in a 33.4 x 3.9 x 3.14 inch package at 3.3 lbs. Sword stand not included.

  • Hand-forged Damascus steel blade with a visible hamon line running along the edge - each pattern is unique to the individual piece.
  • Full tang construction distributes weight evenly from tip to pommel, delivering solid balance across the 30.3-inch overall length at 2.1 lbs.
  • Gold-black ornate scroll tsuba in a layered, relief-carved design adds striking contrast against the chrome-finished blade and black fittings.
  • Black pearl rayskin saya finished in hardwood piano lacquer, trimmed with real horn at the koiguchi and kojiri for an authentic koshirae presentation.
  • Black cotton ito wrap over real white samegawa (rayskin) tsuka - diamond cross-pattern with white menuki accents visible through the wrap.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-G11195
Primary ColorBlack
Primary MaterialDamascus Steel
SharpnessStandard Sharp
Saya ColorBlack
Saya MaterialHardwood Piano Lacquer
Tsuka ColorBlack
Nagasa ColorChrome
Sageo ColorBlack
Tsuba ColorGold-black
Tsuba ThemeOrnate Scroll
Nagasa HamonYes
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions30.3 x 1.3 x 0.3 Inches
Weight2.1 Pounds
Packing Size33.4 x 3.9 x 3.14 Inches
Shipping Weight3.3 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is this wakizashi blade made from?
The blade is hand-forged from Damascus steel with a visible layered grain pattern and a defined hamon line along the edge. The chrome-polished finish highlights both the steel's texture and the hamon across the 30.3-inch overall length.
Does this wakizashi have a full tang construction?
Yes - the full tang runs the complete length of the tsuka, contributing to the balanced 2.1 lb weight distribution. The handle is wrapped in black cotton ito over real white samegawa with white menuki secured beneath the wrap.
What does the tsuba on this wakizashi look like?
The tsuba features a gold-black ornate scroll design with relief-carved layered edges in an irregular organic shape. The dark oxidized body contrasts with gold-tone raised detailing, paired with a copper-tone habaki beneath it.