Practical Plus Wakizashi

Made as a companion piece for our Practical Plus Katana (SH2073) and Tanto (SH2259), the Wakizashi features an edge-tempered high carbon forged steel blade with a prominent hamon, genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, and a handle wrap (Tsuka-Ito) specially developed for its gripping qualities. The fittings of the Practical Plus are decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron "sunburst" design with a brass habaki.

Made by Hanwei.

Key Features:

High carbon forged steel blade
Fully functional
Fully tempered

Specifications:

Overall length:  27 1/4“
Blade length:  20“
Handle length:   6 3/4“
Weight:  1lb 10oz
Point of Balance:  3 1/2"
Width at Guard:  1.10"
Width at Tip:  .75"
Thickness at Guard:  .28"
Thickness at Tip:  .21"
Sori:  1/2"

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.