Wakizashi “Doragon”

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