real japanese t10 steel wakizashi clay-tempered hand-forged Japanese Short Sword
this wakizashi is hand-forged from t10 high carbon steel using traditional clay-tempering (tsuchioki). the blade has a real hamon โ naturally formed during quenching, not etched or fake. edge hardness is 60ยฐ hrc. the spine stays flexible. we polished this blade through 18 steps using traditional jizuya (uchigumori) mirror polish technique. the steel shows a silver-white surface with visible hada (forge grain). the hamon is clear and three-dimensional.
blade
t10 high carbon steel, hand-forged using traditional methods. clay-tempering (tsuchioki) process. real hamon โ naturally formed, not etched, not fake. edge hardness: 60ยฐ hrc. spine stays flexible. 18-step jizuya hand polish, mirror finish. visible hada (forge grain). the blade is compact at 52 cm โ a proper wakizashi length for iaido and close-quarters practice.
tsuba (handguard)
the tsuba is the centerpiece of this wakizashi. pure copper, round shape. the surface has a wave and cloud (wave cloud tsuba) pattern โ wave surges and cloud scrolls rendered in relief. it has gold and silver plating: silver for the waves, gold for the clouds. the antique copper base makes both colors pop. this dual-plating design is exclusive to ab sword.
habaki (collar)
zinc alloy with gold finish. square shape with floral relief pattern. creates a clean transition between the blade and tsuba. secure fit prevents blade movement in the saya.
tsuka (handle)
23 cm long. solid wood core. wrapped in white same-gawa (shark skin) โ authentic, not synthetic. black cotton ito in hineri-maki (diamond wrap) style. lake blue ito contrasts with the white shark skin โ clean, cool look that pairs with the jade green saya. gold menuki sit under the wrap. the kashira (pommel) is zinc alloy in a deep antique copper tone with concentric water ripple relief. double mekugi (bamboo pins) secure the handle.
saya (scabbard)
solid wood with jade green lacquer. the finish is nashiji (gold speckle) โ small gold flecks scattered across the green lacquer, like gold dust on a jade stone. each saya is unique. the sageo is lake blue braided cord, hand-tied.
construction
full tang (full length nakago). the tang runs the full length of the handle. this wakizashi has a compact 52 cm blade โ short enough for indoor practice, long enough to be a serious blade. traditional and safest construction for a functional sword.
key features
t10 steel blade
- hand-forged t10 high carbon steel
- traditional clay-tempering
- real hamon, naturally formed
- 60ยฐ hrc edge, flexible spine
- 18-step jizuya mirror polish
- visible hada (forge grain)
full tang construction
- tang runs full length of handle
- safe for iaido practice
- compact 52 cm blade
- can be disassembled for maintenance
pure copper tsuba
- round shape, wave cloud relief
- gold and silver dual plating
- antique copper base
- exclusive to ab sword
jade green nashiji saya
- solid wood core, jade green lacquer
- nashiji (gold speckle) finish
- lake blue braided sageo
- each saya is unique
specifications
| overall length (with saya) | 78 cm (30.7 inches) |
|---|---|
| blade length (nagasa) | 52 cm (20.5 inches) |
| handle length (tsuka) | 23 cm (9.1 inches) |
| blade width (moto-haba) | 3.2 cm (1.26 inches) |
| net weight (no saya) | approx. 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs) |
| steel type | t10 high carbon steel, hand-forged |
| blade treatment | clay-tempered, real hamon, 18-step jizuya polish |
| hardness | approx. 60ยฐ hrc (edge) |
| construction | full tang (full length nakago) |
| tsuba material | pure copper, gold-silver plated, wave cloud round |
| habaki material | zinc alloy, gold finish, floral relief |
| tsuka material | white shark skin, lake blue cotton ito, zinc alloy kashira |
| saya material | solid wood, jade green lacquer, nashiji gold speckle |
| sageo | lake blue braided cord, hand-tied |
| accessories | protective bag, certificate of authenticity |
| brand | ab sword |
why buy from ab sword
- real clay-tempered hamon (not etched, not fake)
- each blade is unique โ hamon and hada vary naturally
- 18-step jizuya mirror polish โ blade is silver-white and reflective
- exclusive gold-silver dual-plated tsuba โ you wonโt find this anywhere else
- nashiji saya โ each one has a unique gold speckle pattern
- full tang construction โ safe and durable
- compact 52 cm blade โ ideal for iaido and indoor practice
- certificate of authenticity included with every sword
- we stand behind our craftsmanship
frequently asked questions
clay tempering is a traditional japanese technique. the smith coats the blade in clay before quenching โ thin on the edge, thick on the spine. when quenched, the edge cools fast (gets hard) and the spine cools slow (stays flexible). this creates the hamon (temper line) and makes a blade thatโs both hard and flexible.
yes. itโs formed naturally during the clay-tempering process. itโs not etched, not laser-engraved, not fake. each blade has a unique hamon pattern โ like a fingerprint.
a katana is a long sword (typically 60-73 cm blade), a wakizashi is a short sword (typically 30-60 cm blade). wakizashi were often worn together with katana by samurai โ the short one for close combat and indoor use. this wakizashi has a 52 cm blade, making it a compact but fully functional japanese short sword.
yes. the tang (nakago) runs the full length of the handle. this is the traditional and safest construction for a functional sword.
this is a collector-grade sword. it can cut, but we recommend it for display, collection, and light practice (suburi, iaido kata). if you want to do tameshigiri (target cutting), contact us about swords made specifically for that.
itโs pure copper with a round shape. the surface has a wave and cloud pattern (wave cloud tsuba) with gold and silver plating โ the silver waves and gold clouds catch the light differently. itโs exclusive to ab sword and not available from other makers.
itโs jade green lacquer with a nashiji (gold speckle) finish. small gold flecks are scattered across the green lacquer surface โ like gold dust on a jade stone. each saya has a unique pattern. the lacquer is smooth, glossy, and durable.
sword laws vary. in many places, ornamental (blunt) swords are legal, but sharpened blades may be restricted. check your local laws before ordering. we ship as a collectible item. contact us if you need the blade blunted for legal reasons.
wipe it with a soft dry cloth after handling. oil it every few weeks with choji oil (or gun oil / mineral oil). donโt touch the blade with bare hands โ finger oils cause rust. store it in a cool, dry place away from humidity.
yes. every sword comes with a certificate of authenticity from ab sword. it describes the materials and construction. as a handmade item, minor variations in hamon and hada are normal โ thatโs how you know itโs hand-forged.
johon –
Ideal weight and balance for close-quarters Iaido kata.