Wakizashi – Ultra-Light Manganese Steel Blade with 0.5 cm Thin Edge | Sokusen Sokuketsu Edition

【Overview】

This wakizashi is engineered for speed and decisive action. By combining an ultra-thin 0.5 cm blade design with highly flexible manganese steel, it achieves exceptional swing speed, control, and responsiveness—true to the concept of Sokusen Sokuketsu (swift strike, swift finish).

【Blade & Craftsmanship】

The blade is hand-forged from high-performance manganese steel, prized for its toughness and resilience. Inspired by the elastic properties of railway spring steel, the blade thickness is reduced from the conventional 0.7 cm to just 0.5 cm, dramatically lowering air resistance and overall weight.

A bo-hi (fuller) further improves balance and swing efficiency, maximizing speed without sacrificing durability.

【Design & Mountings】

All fittings feature a clean silver-plated finish, reinforcing a sharp, modern aesthetic that reflects the blade’s speed-focused philosophy. The streamlined design avoids unnecessary ornamentation, emphasizing performance over decoration.

【Handle & Saya】

The saya is crafted from natural hardwood and wrapped in durable leather, providing enhanced grip, abrasion resistance, and a practical, tactical feel. This exclusive configuration supports fast handling and long-term use.

【Performance】

The blade delivers excellent sharpness, capable of instantly cutting plastic bottles and similar targets. Thanks to the thin blade geometry and manganese steel construction, it offers extreme flexibility—able to bend close to 90 degrees and return to true—making it highly resistant to bending or breakage.

【Specifications】

Overall length: 77 cm (30.3 in)

Blade length: 51 cm (20.1 in)

Handle length: 21 cm (8.3 in)

Blade width: 3.0 cm (1.18 in)

Blade thickness: 0.5 cm (0.20 in)

Total weight: 0.8 kg (1.76 lb)

Net weight: 0.6 kg (1.32 lb)

【Usage & Gift】

Ideal for collectors, martial arts training, performance-focused practice, interior display, and as a distinctive gift for speed-oriented sword enthusiasts.