Wakizashi – Blackened Manganese Steel Full-Tang Blade | Shikunshi Plum Blossom Edition

【Overview】

This wakizashi is a high-performance mid-size blade designed for superior handling and exceptional durability. Featuring a blackened manganese steel blade and refined plum blossom–themed mountings, it balances elegant symbolism with serious practical strength.

【Blade & Craftsmanship】

The blade is hand-forged from high-toughness manganese steel, renowned for its impact resistance and flexibility. A full-tang Tiger Tail construction forms the blade and tang from a single piece of steel, ensuring outstanding structural integrity.

A blackened finish and bo-hi (fuller) improve balance and airflow, while the cutting edge is hand-polished with a tactical pattern finish for aggressive and reliable cutting performance.

【Design & Mountings】

The tsuba features a plum blossom motif finished in black antique copper, representing one of the traditional Four Gentlemen symbols of integrity and resilience. All mountings are solid and durable, reinforcing a restrained yet authoritative samurai presence.

【Handle & Saya】

The saya is crafted from natural hardwood and finished with a hairline-textured lacquer, offering scratch resistance and a refined, modern appearance. The compact wakizashi length makes it suitable for indoor display as well as controlled practical use.

【Performance】

This wakizashi delivers excellent sharpness, capable of cleanly cutting plastic bottles and tatami targets. Thanks to manganese steel’s exceptional toughness, the blade can flex close to 90 degrees and return straight, making it ideal for demanding practice and long-term reliability.

【Specifications】

Overall length: 73 cm (28.7 in)

Blade length: 51 cm (20.1 in)

Handle length: 20 cm (7.9 in)

Blade width: 3.2 cm (1.26 in)

Blade thickness: 0.7 cm (0.28 in)

Total weight: 1.0 kg (2.20 lb)

Net weight: 0.8 kg (1.76 lb)

【Usage & Gift】

Ideal for collectors, martial arts practice, interior display, self-defense training, and refined gift selections. A durable and symbolically rich wakizashi designed for both performance and presence.