The Wind and Thunder Wakizashi features a Raiden tsuba, crafted in black iron, and the fuchi and kashira feature a Tomoe motif . The tsuka is wrapped in genuine same (ray skin) and the tsuka-ito is premium Japanese black cotton. The saya is finished in a traditional black laquer with a black cotton sageo. See models SH5001 and SH5003 for the Wind and Thunder Katana and Tanto.
Made by Hanwei.
Specifications
Overall: 26 1/2
Blade Length: 19 3/4
Handle Length: 6 1/2
Weight: 1lb 13oz
Point of Balance: 3 1/2"
Width at Guard: 1.14"
Width at Tip: .98"
Thickness at Guard: .30"
Thickness at Tip: .25"
Sori: 1/2"
Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.
Key Features
- Thick & Heavy Blade
- Hand-forged High Carbon Steel Blade
- Great for Tameshigiri