Wakizashi – Extreme Manganese Steel Full-Toughness Blade | Shadow Samurai Series

【Overview】

This wakizashi is engineered for balance, control, and extreme durability. Hand-forged from extreme manganese steel, it prioritizes toughness and flexibility while maintaining excellent cutting performance. Designed for practitioners and collectors who value real-world strength, this mid-size blade delivers confidence-inspiring handling and resilience.

【Blade & Craftsmanship】

The blade is entirely hand-forged from high-performance manganese steel, a material renowned for its exceptional elasticity and impact resistance. Traditional Longquan forging techniques are used throughout the process, including repeated forging, precise heat treatment, shaping, and multi-stage hand polishing. A bo-hi (fuller) is incorporated to optimize weight distribution and improve swing dynamics.

【Design & Mountings】

A clean and performance-focused design eliminates unnecessary ornamentation in favor of functionality. The mounting structure emphasizes reliability and balance, making the sword well-suited for active use rather than purely decorative display.

【Handle & Saya】

Both the handle and scabbard are crafted from natural hardwood. The handle is wrapped to ensure a secure, non-slip grip, while the scabbard features a raindrop lacquer finish, adding subtle texture and visual depth. A thick, high-quality sageo cord is attached to enhance handling stability and presentation.

【Performance】

This wakizashi delivers exceptional cutting capability, capable of slicing through water-filled bottles, bamboo, and tatami mats with ease. Thanks to the unique properties of manganese steel, the blade can flex up to 90 degrees and return to true, demonstrating outstanding resistance to bending or breakage.

【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 (2.2 lb)

Net weight: 0.8 kg (1.76 lb)

【Usage & Gift】

Ideal for collectors, martial arts practice, fitness training, and interior display. Its compact wakizashi size offers excellent maneuverability while retaining the durability required for practical use.