Mizutori (Crane) Wakizashi

The Crane is a symbol of luck and longevity, loyalty and strength, and is a much-loved symbol in Japan. As we developed a new Katana to add to our long standing and world-renowned line-up of Japanese blades, we felt it only fitting to add the Crane as a motif. The Mizutori (Crane) Katana is a high-end, high-performance blade that was inspired by older, practical battlefield Katanas. Measuring a hair under thirty inches, the Mizutoris blade is made from high quality 1095 carbon steel and differentially hardened with a clay tempered Hamon. The handsome blade features a hand sharpened Hamaguri grind with highly polished spine and blade flats. The Tsuba and Menuki both feature an iconic crane motif, and the high quality ray-skin handle is tightly wrapped in brown silk cord, adding a level of detail and beauty that must be seen to be believed. Housed inside a lustrous black lacquered Saya, the Mizutori Katana a stunning and attractive sword that is sure to become the pride of your collection! The Mizutori (Crane) Wakizashi mirrors the materials, fit and finish of its larger brother in every way except size. Its equally light and fast, and with the same high-quality materials, but at a fraction of the size, making it an exquisite companion piece to the Mizutori Katana, or a beautiful stand-alone blade. Specifications: Blade Length: 29 3/4" Blade Thickness: 7mm Overall Length: 41 1/4" Steel: 1095 Carbon Weight: 43.2oz Handle: 11 1/2" Samé (Ray Skin) Handle w/ Brown Braid Cord w/ Brass Menuki Scabbard: Black Lacquered Wood Scabbard

Real functional sword. Suitable not only for kata (forms of exercise) or Iaito (drawing exercises), but also for Temeshigiri (cut tests). In order to perform cut tests, it requires a very high quality, sharp and cut containing blade. The blade of the Akito is made of clay hardened 1045 carbon steel with real hamon (temper line). The overall design is very robust, in order to avoid injury. Thus the blade is continuous almost to the end of the handle and is secured by two Mekugis. A beautifully lacquered wooden sheath with eye (Kurigata and Shito-Dome) is within the scope of supply. Details: Overall Length: approx. 102 cm Blade Length: approx. 72.5 cm Blade Thickness: approx. 7.6 mm Blade Material: Carbon steel Weight: approx. 863 g