Damascus Wakizashi
The Japanese wakizashi “Doragon” translates to “Dragon”. This Japanese wakizashi is crafted from folded 1060 carbon steel, hand-forged, and comes with a saya made of genuine hardwood. The blade is traditionally polished with sand.
The high-quality craftsmanship and the stunning Damascus blade make this Japanese wakizashi a true standout among short swords.
„Reflecting on things in advance and then effortlessly accomplishing them when the time comes, that’s what it’s all about.“
(Yamamoto Tsunetomo)
Specifications
- Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: Yes
- Technical training (Battodo): Yes
- Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): No
- Tsuka (handle): Hardwood wrapped in fake ray skin
- Tsuba (sword guard): Brass
- Fuchi (hilt collar): Brass
- Kashira (pommel cap): Brass
- Menuki (handle charms): Zinc
- Ito (handle wrap): Wrapped with japanese silk
- Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered
- Sageo (scabbard cord): Wrapped with japanese silk
- Total length: 28.346 inches (72 cm)
Blade
- Material: 1060 carbon steel
- Clay-tempered (real hamon): No
- Practical use (“battle ready”): Yes
- Folded steel: Yes
- Full-tang: Yes
- Sand-polished: Yes
- Sharpened with Japanese whetstones: No
- Bo-hi (blood groove): No
- Blade length: 19.685 inches (50 cm)
- Blade thickness: 0.276 inches (7 mm)
- Blade width: 1.26 inches (3.2 cm)
- Hardness: 55 – 58 HRC
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