{"product_id":"feathered-pattern-japanese-wakizashi-folded-steel-antiqued-iron-tsuba-hand-forged-sl1202","title":"Hand Forged Japanese Wakizashi Sword Folded Steel Feathered-Pattern Antiqued Iron Tsuba","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The wakizashi is a short sword used by the samurai class of Japan. But unlike the katana which was to be carried only by the samurai, the wakizashi was also carried by merchants and some civilians for protection. Its blade length ranges from 12 to 24 inches. Samurai usually wear a pair of swords, oftentimes a katana and a wakizashi and this pair was called a daisho. The wakizashi was considered a side arm and a back-up sword and the samurai could wear it even when inside castles or royal residences compared to the katana that they had to leave behind. The wakizashi is useful in fighting indoors or in confined spaces. It was also used by the samurai to commit sepuku or ritual suicide.\u003cbr\u003e SL1202 is a wakizashi with a blade made of folded steel. The blade is specially-folded during forging to create a beautiful, feathery hada. The tsuba, fuchi and kashira are made of iron with an antiqued finish. The tsuka has a hardwood core with rayskin panels and brown, synthetic silk ito. The saya is made of rosewood, a brown-colored hardwood with beautiful grain pattern. The koiguchi, kurikata and kojiri are made of polished, black buffalo horn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolded steel. Full Tang. Clay tempered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattle ready, not just a collectible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional craftsmanship, hand forged, hand polished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect balance, comfortable grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives away a free sword bag and spare Mekugi (Peg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree engraving available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWakizashi Specification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e76cm \/ 30\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNagasa(Blade):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e51cm \/ 20\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsuka(Handle):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e21cm \/ 8.3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotohaba(width near habaki):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3.15cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSakihaba(width near yokote):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.3cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSori(curve):\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.3cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKasane(thickness at habaki): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSakikasane(thickness at yokote): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaru, Folded Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaya Material: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardwood+Buffalo Horn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardwood+Genuine Rayskin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsuba:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIron, 75*67*4mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe display stand and packing box aren't included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur products are 100% handmade, so specification varies slightly from sword to sword. We appreciate your understanding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll our katana swords are hand forged by swordsmiths,  the forging time about 7-15 days. For some high-performance swords may require longer hand forged processing time, depending on the difficulty of the craft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"COOLKATANA","offers":[{"title":"BurlyWood \/ Yes","offer_id":40192586317869,"sku":"SL-1202","price":488.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BurlyWood \/ No","offer_id":41157684330541,"sku":"SL-1202-U","price":488.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8293\/1501\/products\/R1202.jpg?v=1684463756","url":"https:\/\/coolkotono.shop\/products\/feathered-pattern-japanese-wakizashi-folded-steel-antiqued-iron-tsuba-hand-forged-sl1202","provider":"COOLKATANA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}