Wakizashi “Yoriyoi Doragon”

The Japanese samurai wakizashi “Yoriyoi Doragon” translates to the “Golden Dragon” in Japan. Crafted from T10 steel, the blade undergoes differential hardening to reveal a genuine hamon. The tsuka (handle) is sheathed in real ray skin and tightly bound with Japanese silk. Handmade with meticulous care, this wakizashi comes with a black hardwood saya, adorned with exceptional dragon embellishments. The blade is traditionally polished with sand, enhancing its aesthetic and functional qualities.

The superior craftsmanship and sophisticated design make this wakizashi a distinguished piece among mid-range Japanese blades, capturing the essence of the golden dragon’s majesty.

„Learn to view the situation you’re in as a whole.“
(Miyamoto Musashi)

Specifications

• Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: Yes
• Technical training (Battodo): Yes
• Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): Yes
• Tsuka (handle): Hardwood wrapped in genuine ray skin
• Tsuba (sword guard): Iron / zinc alloy
• Fuchi (hilt collar): Brass
• Kashira (pommel cap): Brass
• Menuki (handle charms): Brass
• Ito (handle wrap): Japanese silk, tightly wrapped
• Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered
• Sageo (scabbard cord): Silk
• Total length: 30.70 inches (78 cm)

Blade

• Material: T10 steel
• Clay-tempered (real hamon): Yes
• Practical use (“battle ready”): Yes
• Folded steel: No
• Full-tang: Yes
• Sand-polished: Yes
• Sharpened with Japanese whetstones: No
• Bo-hi (blood groove): Yes
• Blade length: 20.472 inches (52 cm)
• Blade thickness: 0.276 inches (7 mm)
• Blade width: 1.26 inches (3.2 cm)
• Hardness: 55-58