Shikoto Touchstone Handmade Wakizashi / Samurai Sword

The Shikoto "Touchstone" Wakizashi is a masterpiece of traditional Japanese sword-making, embodying over 2,500 years of battle-tested craftsmanship. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, this wakizashi features a 19 3/4” T10 high carbon steel blade, clay tempered to create a tough spine and unrivaled edge retention. Its natural hamon line showcases the masterful clay tempering process, with a hardness rating of 62 HRC. The wooden tsuka, wrapped in genuine ray skin with a tea-dyed patina, offers a warm, rustic charm that contrasts beautifully with the black ito wrapping, while the traditional mekugi secures the blade in place. The intricate details of the sword are highlighted by a solid brass habaki, antiqued brass dragon menuki, and a solid iron tsuba with a subtle textured design. Housed in a classic black lacquered saya, the blade is protected with the same level of care and precision with which it was forged. Each Touchstone Wakizashi includes a certificate of authenticity, signed by the master swordsmith, ensuring the blade's genuine, hand-forged origin and detailed forging specifications. Sleek, agile, and elegant, this wakizashi is as formidable in combat as it is breathtaking in appearance.