Hand-Forged Entry-Level Wakizashis – The Perfect Start in Japanese Swordsmanship

Experience the ideal introduction to Japanese sword artistry with our hand-forged entry-level Wakizashis. These authentic short swords are specifically designed for beginners, combining traditional craftsmanship with user-friendly features.
Our collection features high-quality models from reputable brands such as John Lee, CAS Hanwei, and other well-known manufacturers, offering excellent balance, sharpness, and ease of handling. Whether for training, reenactments, or as a starter collectible, these Wakizashis provide the perfect blend of tradition, quality, and functionality. Begin your journey into the world of Samurai swordsmanship with an authentic wakizashi that truly stands out.

Beginner Wakizashis

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United Honshu Boshin Wakizashi Sword

United's new Honshu Bosin Wakizashi has a sleek, modern elegance to it. The incredibly sharp 22 1/2" 1060 high carbon steel blade has a satin finish to compliment the satin finished guard and pommel. The grip is of slip-free TPR to let you wield this sword with ease. A wooden scabbard with leather wrapping completes the package. Details: Blade length: 57.15 cm

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Honshu Boshin Hellfire Damascus Wakizashi

A modern legend, the Honshu Boshin Hellfire Damascus Wakizashi fuses proven, time-honored tradition with the best in 21st century innovation. Chic contemporary style and state-of-the-art appointments meld seamlessly with classic form and traditional hand-craftsmanship. Even the Damascus steel - a distinctive hand forged variety with centuries-old roots - is reimagined and reworked for an exciting new look: the boldly hued "Hellfire Damascus Steel." Trading delicate, traditional trappings like ray skin and cord for tough, ultramodern materials like TPR, the Boshin is designed for serious, real-world use. It's remarkably well-balanced and an all-around pleasure to wield, and it boasts savage cutting power that's second to none. The imposing wakizashi blade is rock-solid and impossibly sharp, slicing cleanly through rolled tatami mats, thick bamboo and other tenacious materials – suffering neither crack nor fissure in the process. Details: Blade length: 57 cm Total length: 86 cm Weight: 1.58 kg

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Raptor Wakizashi

The Raptor Series has been designed for the cutting practitioner who does not necessarily have access to mats but who wishes to practice and perfect his cutting technique. The blades are forged in 5160 high carbon steel and specially heat treated to produce very high resilience and greater tolerance of misdirected cuts than a conventional differentially tempered blade. The edge geometry is configured to facilitate the cutting of both soft and semi-hard materials without chipping, allowing the cutter a wide choice of targets. Made by Hanwei. Details: Overall length: 68,1 cm Blade length: 48,58 cm Handle length: 16,51 cm Overall weight: approx. 0,76 kg Material: 5160 High carbon steel Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Tea Culture Wakizashi

In Japan the traditional method of serving tea is a celebrated art form in itself. This highly ritualized ceremony is an involved process, the most elaborate of which can last hours and is reserved for the most distinguished of guests. Our Tea Culture Daisho captures the essence of this important tradition. The Katana and Wakizashi are built upon a traditional Shinogi Zukuri style blade with Bo-Hi. The high-carbon blade is hand forged and differentially tempered using the traditional clay method. The Koshirae (furniture) feature the typical elements present in a Japanese tea ceremony. The handle is wrapped with suede leather in a Katate Maki (battle wrap) style. KEY FEATURES: * Forged High-Carbon Blade * Authentically constructed * Battle Wrap Ito MEASUREMENTS: Blade length: 18" Handle length: 6 1/2" Overall length: 28 3/4" Weight: 2lbs

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Crane Wakizashi

Our Wakizashi 230 Samurai Sword by Marto was hand made by Marto of Toledo Spain. The Wakizashi 230 Samurai Sword by Marto has a forged and fully tempered stainless steel blade that has been polished and detailed. This wakizashi blade will not rust and does not require any care. With over 47 years of experience you can be assured that your Marto Wakizashi is one of the finest decorative Japanese swords available on the market today. Features Overall Length: 75 cms Blade: AISI 440 Stainless Steel Handle: Black Braid Cord Scabbard: Lacquered Aluminum

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Wakizashi - Black Wood

The Black Wakizashi was hand made by Marto of Toledo Spain. The Black Wakizashi 351 Samurai Sword by Marto has a forged and fully tempered stainless steel blade that has been polished and detailed. This wakizashi blade will not rust and does not require any care. With over 47 years of experience you can be assured that your Marto wakizashi is one of the finest decorative Japanese swords available on the market today. Features Overall Length: 75 cms - 30 inches Blade: AISI 440 Stainless Steel Handle: Black Braid Cord Scabbard: Lacquered Aluminum

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Kondoru Wakizashi

The Kondoru Wakizashi features a 10" 1075 polished high carbon steel blade. Every edge is hand finished and polished to razor sharpness. The walnut handle is finished with a textured grip and is known for its nice dark look and durability. The Kondoru Wakizashi includes a walnut wood scabbard with wrapped paracord. Specifications • Blade Length: 10" • Overall Length: 14.75" • Blade Thickness: 5 mm • Blade Material: 1075 High Carbon Steel • Blade Finish: Polished • Handle Material: Walnut with Textured Grip • Sheath: Walnut with Wrapped Paracord • Designer: Condor Tool & Knife • Weight: 1.37 lbs

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John Lee Shiro Wakizashi

Shiro (meaning "white") has many meanings in Japanese culture. Among other things, this color stands for purity and holiness, but also for mourning and death To symbolize willingness to fight to the death. - Blade in Shinogi-Zukuri style with fuller (Bo-Hi), hand-forged from 1045 carbon steel. - The blade is sharpened with an integrated Hamon line for a particularly authentic look. - White cotton handle wrap in classic Hineri Maki style. - White, high-gloss lacquered wooden scabbard. - With a long rod, which is fixed in the handle with 2 bamboo pins (Mekugi). The sword can therefore be fully dismantled. - No plastic is used, only high-quality, authentic materials are used. - Blade ferrule (Habaki) and washers (Seppa) are made of brass. - The traditional grip winding is lined with real ray skin. - All ornaments (Tsuba, Fuchi, Menuki, Kashira) are made of metal. - Supplied in a John Lee protective cover. - Each original John Lee sword comes with a seal and a certificate. Handle length 24 cm Blade length 52 Total length (without scabbard) 76.5 cm Weight (without scabbard) 780 g

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Wakizashi

The "Wakizashi" is a unique and impressive replica sword that will delight any collector and history buff. It is a replica of a typical sword used by the samurai in Japan.The wakizashi is a shorter sword compared to the katana, and was often carried with the katana by the samurai. It was often used as a backup weapon or for close combat.The sword is made of high quality steel and has a hardened blade.Experience the art of war and courage of the Samurai up close. Buy it now and add a piece of history to your collection.

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John Lee Dragon Wakizashi

Still today the dragon loom large in Japan especially during New Year celebration. Against Western mysticism, the dragon is an auspicious mythical creature in Japan. The tsuba of this remarkable sword sculpts a sword surrounding dragon. The other decorations also show the mystical creature. The sword blade in Shinogi-Zukuri style has a groove (Bo-Hi), and is hand forged from 1045 carbon steel. The blade is sharpened with integrated Hamon line for a very authentic look. The handle wrapping is made of black cotton in a classic Hineri Maki style. Black, high gloss lacquered sheath (Kuroro style) made of wood. Due to the long tang, which is fixed in the handle with two bamboo pins (Mekugi), the sword is fully demountable. There is no plastic used, only high-quality, authentic materials are used. The blade clamp (Habaki) and the washers (Seppa) are made of brass. The traditional handle wrapping is lined with authentic ray skin. All decorations (Tsuba, Fuchi, Menuki, Kashira) are made of metal. Supplied with protective fabric cover in a nice collector's box. Each original John Lee sword features a seal and a certificate. Details: Overall length (without sheath): approx. 76.5 cm Blade length: approx. 51 cm Handle Length: approx. 35 cm Blade Material: 1045 carbon steel Handle Material: Cotton wrapping lined with rayskin Weight (without sheath): approx. 800 g

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Musha 1060 Wakizashi Hi Musashi

A classic samurai companion sword forged from 1060 carbon steel. Extremely resilient and durable, making this model a cost-effective sword for cutting practice and home defense. Mono-tempered blade and machine polished. Fitted with authentic lacquer Saya, cast iron fittings, genuine ray-skin panels and silk Ito. Details: Blade length (in/cm): 20/50.8 Overall length (in/cm): 27.5/69.85 Weight (lbs/kg): 1.375/0.63 Steel: 1060 Spring Steel Polish: Machine Temper: Mono-tempered Bo-hi: Yes Tsuba: Musashi Fuchi-Kashira: Musashi Menuki: Sword Ito: Black silk Saya: Black gloss

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Wakizashi

The Wakizashi was hand made by Marto of Toledo Spain. The Wakizashi 380 Samurai Sword by Marto has a forged and fully tempered stainless steel blade that has been polished and detailed. This wakizashi blade will not rust and does not require any care. With over 47 years of experience you can be assured that your Marto wakizashi is one of the finest decorative Japanese swords available on the market today. Lacquered aluminum scabbard. Overall Length: 75 cms - 30 inches Blade: AISI 440 Stainless Steel Handle: Black Braid Cord Scabbard: Lacquered Aluminum

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Musashi Ichi Wakizashi

Miamoto Musashi lived from 1584 to 1645 and went down in Japanese history as one of the most impressive samurai. He is referred to as the best Japanese swordsman. He was artist and artisan at the same time. The Musashi Ichi wakizashi has a handforged blade made of carbon steel with a fine hamon and has been tempered traditionally. The sharp blade features a hi (fuller) to reduce the total weight. The handle (tsuka) is made of wood, has been coated with real fish skin and features two menukis. In addition it has been traditionally wrapped in black cotton. The tang is especially long and fixed with two bamboo pegs (mekugi). The scabbard (saya) is made of wood and the blade collar (habaki) is made of brass. This shortsword has been made according to original museum exhibitions. The sword comes with a certificate of origin, wrapped in cloth and packed in a high-quality wooden box. All measures are subject to estimation. Details: Blade length to tsuba: 54 cm Total length without scabbard: 76 cm Blade´s curvature (sori): 15 mm Handle length: 22 cm Weight without scabbard: 800 g Weight with scabbard: 1050 g The last product image is from H.D.Z.

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Practical Wakizashi Plus

Practical Plus Wakizashi made as a companion piece for our Practical Plus Katana, 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. KEY FEATURES: Fully functional Hand-forged high-carbon steel blade Differential tempering MEASUREMENTS: BLADE LENGTH: 20" HANDLE LENGTH: 6,5" OVERALL LENGTH: 28" Weight with Saya: 900 g Weight without Saya: 650 g

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Inmortal Wakizashi

The wakizashi meaning "side inserted sword" is one of the traditionally made Japanese swords worn by the samurai class in feudal Japan.The wakizashi being worn together with the katana was the official sign that the wearer was a samurai or swordsman of feudal Japan. When worn together the pair of swords were called daishō, which translates literally as "big-little". The wakizashi was one of several short swords available for use by samurai including the tantō.While the wearing of katana was limited to the samurai class, wakizashi of legal length (ko-wakizashi) could be carried by the chonin class which included merchants. This was common when traveling due to the risk of encountering bandits. Wakizashi were worn on the left side, secured to the waist sash. Details: • Overall: 85 cm • Width: 8 cm • Weight: 1,2 kg

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John Lee Red Wood Wakizashi

Due to popular demand, the Red Wood Iaito is now offered as Wakizashi. Thus, this beautiful training sword training is now available to the wider public. The name derives from the dull, brownish-red lacquered sheath, in which the grain of the wood is still clearly visible. The sword blade in Shinogi-Zukuri style has a groove (Bo-Hi), is hand forged, blunt and made of 420 stainless steel. The handle wrapping is made of black cotton in a classic Hineri Maki style. In the red-brown, matt lacquered sheath in Cha-Sti Ishimi style the wood grain is still visible. Due to the long tang, which is fixed in the handle with two bamboo pins (Mekugi), the sword is fully demountable. There is no plastic used, only high-quality, authentic materials are used. The blade clamp (Habaki) and washers (Seppa) are made of brass. The traditional handle wrapping is lined with authentic ray skin. All decorations (Tsuba, Fuchi, Menuki, Kashira) are made of metal. Supplied with protective fabric cover in a nice collectors box. Each original John Lee sword features a seal and a certificate. Details: Overall length (without sheath): approx. 78 cm Blade length: approx. 52.5 cm Handle Length: approx. 25 cm Blade Material: 420 steel Handle Material: Cotton wrapping lined with ray skin Weight (without sheath): approx. 880 g

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Practical Wakizashi

The Practical Wakizashi gives the martial artist the opportunity to own and use a Hanwei sword at the cost of an economy sword. The blade is forged and differentially tempered, using the same process as the more expensive blades and producing an HRC 60 edge and HRC 40 back. The temper line is authentic and prominent. The blade comes sharp. A black high gloss saya and a protective cloth bag are included in delivery. Details: Total length: 27 1/2" Blade length: 20" Blade width: 1.1" Blade thickness: .24" Handle length: 6 1/2" Weight: 700 g

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Tactana Wakizashi

30 3/4" overall. 20 7/8" black finish 1075 carbon steel blade. Full tang. Black micarta handle. Black metal guard. Black leather scabbard with black cord trim. Features • Blade Material: 1075 High Carbon Steel • Blade Finish: Black Textured Powder Coating • Handle: Micarta • Sheath: Handcrafted Welted Leather • Design by Joe Flowers Specifications • Blade Length: 20-7/8" • Overall Length: 30-3/4" • Thickness: 5.0 mm • Weight: 2.95 lbs.

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