Hand-Forged Folded Wakizashis – The Fusion of Tradition and Modern Technique

Our folded Wakizashis combine centuries-old Japanese swordmaking craftsmanship with the innovative art of steel folding. These short swords are meticulously hand-forged, offering exceptional sharpness, perfect balance, and intricate detailing. The folded steel construction not only enhances durability but also creates a distinctive aesthetic that embodies the legacy of the samurai. Whether used as a training weapon, a collector’s item, or a decorative accent, our folded Wakizashis deliver an authentic and functional solution that harmoniously blends tradition with modern manufacturing techniques.

Folded Wakizashis

Daimyo FF Wakizashi Hi 50.8 cm Gold Eagle

An heirloom grade classic Samurai Wakizashi (companion sword) forged from folded 1095/1080/1060 carbon steel. The blade is differentially clay-tempered to harden the edge will retaining a softer spine to increase resistance to shock. This blade is given our Daimyo hand-polish, taking over 40 hours on Japanese natural stones to provide a mirror finish that provides insight into the Hada and a distinct Hadori Hamon. Matched with an intricately detailed Gold Eagle tsuba (based on an antique in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts collection) and blue Japanese silk Ito. this sword is authentically Japanese while having an American character. The centerpiece of any collection, this sword represents our smiths' best work with modern steel. Pairs perfectly with our Daimyo Forge-Folded Katana to complete a Daisho. Details: Blade length (in/cm): 20/50.8 Overall length (in/cm): 27.5/69.85 Weight (lbs/kg): 1.375/0.63 Steel: Forge Folded Tri-Steel Polish: Hand Temper: Differential Clay-tempered Bo-hi: Yes Tsuba: Gold Eagle Fuchi-Kashira: Gold Eagle Ito: Blue silk Saya: Black gloss

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Roiyaru Sanmai Wakizashi

Thaitsuki is currently producing the finest Japanese swords available. Featuring a hand forged and folded Sanmai high carbon steel blade with 1024 layers, this is among the upper echelon of wakizashi for the collectoror or practioner. Forged, polished and sharpened entirely by hand, this is simply one of the finest Japanese wakizashi blades you will ever see! Pure silver fittings with a floral motif as well as golden brown silk over black rayskin wrapped tsuka round out this stunning wakisashi. This is a high end wakizashi that will appeal to the discriminating collector or serious practitioner. Each Thaitsuki Comes with a signed certificate, stand, maintenance kit and silk sword bag Thaitsuki Roiyaru Sanmai Wakizashi features: Hand forged and folded high carbon steel blade (1024 layers) Clay tempered and water quenched blade (HRC 60-35) Hand polished with excellent hada Hand sharpened Blackened brass tsuba Silver seppa and habaki Silver flower menuki Brass fuchi and kashira with silver flower motif Golden brown Japanese silk and black rayskin wrapped tsuka Black matte finish saya with silver kurikata and flower inlay, brown silk sageo and silver sayajiri Includes cleaning kit, sword stand, certificate and silk sword bag! Details Blade length: 57.15 cm Tsuka: 20.32 cm Overall length: 81.28 cm Weight: 0.9 kg

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Wave Wakizashi (No Bo-hi) Square Tsuba

The Wave style Wakizashi is a custom offering from Bugei. The use of Swedish powdered steel and sophisticated forging and heat treating results in outstanding quality and performance. Strength, edge holding, and beauty have all been significantly enhanced by the use of this steel The blade evidences a gunome style hamon and a dramatic ayasugi-hada with mokume and masame. Also available on this sword is bo-hi ( a groove in the shinogi ji the length of the blade). The Wave style Wakizashi is available with or without bo-hi. The Wave style is available (with pre-order) in several different color combinations of saya and tsuka-ito. With this sword you also have a choice of nagasa (length of blade) and length of tsuka so that you can custom fit the sword to your requirements.The steel tusba has an engraved nami (wave) pattern as does the fuchi and kashira. The nakago (tang) is 10 inches long and secured with two mekugi (holding pins) to ensure strength, safety and longevity of use. SJC1430 = Bugei Wave Wakizashi (No Bo-hi) Square Tsuba 11933 = Bugei Wave Wakizashi (No Bo-hi) Round Tsuba 11934 = Bugei Wave Wakizashi (No Bo-hi) New Wave Tsuba 11935 = Bugei Wave Wakizashi (Bo-hi) Square Tsuba 11936 = Bugei Wave Wakizashi (Bo-hi) Round Tsuba 11937 = Bugei Wave Wakizashi (Bo-hi) New Wave Tsuba Details: Overall length: 64.77 cm Blade length: 45.72 cm Handle length: 16.51 cm Weight: 0.7 kg

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Dragonfly-Wakizashi, with Bo-Hi

The Dragonfly Wakizashi is a relatively new addition to Bugei's lineup of swords. Made to be a companion sword to the Dragonfly Katana, it shares the same design, just scaled down to wakizashi size (50 cm shinogi zukuri blade with chu kissaki, 14 cm tsuka). The blade is not overly thin, but the nearly flat surface of the blade makes it an excellent soft target cutter. Each wakizashi is individually hand forged and folded from the superior Swedish Powdered Steel, available with or without bo-hi, and is very affordable. The Dragonfly Wakizashi tsuka is wrapped with dark brown silk tsukaito. All of our swords are tested extensively before they are put into production. We make sure that our swords perform as good as they look. The Dragonfly held a special significance to the Samurai. Their seemingly tireless movement reflected the Samurai's desire to give tireless service to his feudal Lord. The dark brown ito is set off by the black same making this a unique offering from Bugei. The lower shinogi and the scant hira-niku make this blade lighter and faster and gives it less resistance in cutting soft targets. The lighter weight, with available bo-hi, and beautiful hamon and hada, a product of the forging and folding of the Swedish Powdered steel, will make this sword a favorite of Iai practitioners as well as anyone interested in a light as well as fast sword. The fittings are made of iron that has been "antiqued" duplicating the look of many antique fittings. Ted Tenold is responsible for the design and authenticity of these fittings and we think that they are some of the best that we have offered. Details: Blade length: 50,4 cm Handle length: 14,2 cm Overall length: 70 cm Steel: Swedish Powdered Steel Folded Steel: yes Weight: 0.62 kg

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Wave Wakizashi (Bo-hi) Round Tsuba

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Bamboo Wakizashi

At Bugei we reach into history to design blades to be used by the student of traditional Japanese Sword Arts. The Bamboo Katana was Bugei's first production sword. And all these years later the updated Bamboo Katana with its elegant black fittings and gold bamboo highlights continues to be one of our most popular swords. The Bamboo Wakizashi was developed as a companion sword to the katana. The sword has an 18.5" blade with a 6.5" tsuka (handle). Bamboo is a popular theme for Japanese sword mounts as it represents both strength and flexibility, qualities highly prized by the Samurai. The tsuba (sword guard) is made from a plate of soft copper that is given a hard gloss black coating and then gold highlights are applied to the intricate bamboo. The tsuka (handle) is wrapped in black silk ito to complement the gloss black saya and glossy black fittings. We also offer a katana and tanto with fully matching furniture should you want to form a matching set (daisho). Included with each sword are a sword bag and quality cleaning kit we import directly from Japan. And as is true of all of our swords. Details: Blade length: 47,5 cm Handle length: 13,8 cm Overall length: 67 cm Steel: Swedish Powdered Steel Folded Steel: yes Weight: 0,64 kg

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Bushi FF Wakizashi Hi Silver Wave, 50 cm

The sword's blade has been described as cold. It is drawn, and the vapor of the atmosphere collects on its surface. The curve of its back unites exquisite grace and strength. The texture is rich yet pure, with hues of blue. The edge is matchless - upon it, histories lie. A Dynasty Forge sword is a piece of functional art, a modern heir-look, a symbol of power and prestige. With our deep respect for the traditional process of swordmaking, Dynasty Forge takes up a unique place in the continuity of the Japanese blade - at once traditional and modern. Our swords are made according to the craft and design of the ancient weapon and we draw on centuries of tradition devoted to sword refinery. We are confident that Dynasty Forge offers the finest swords available outside Japan. Our blades are made with genuine respect for authentiv design and process. Yet we recognize the modern warrior's need for weapons that incorporate contemporary materials and methods. We offer a choice, while proudly guaranteeing attention to the hallmarks of traditional Japanese sword esthetics. Taking the same attention to detail, Dynasty Forge is also reviving the production of high-end Chinese swords. Analyzing history for details and inspiration, our Chinese sword collection sets the benchmark for modern reproductions. Founded in 2003, Dynasty Forge is the culmination of a diverse group's common love of traditional arms. Starting with only our Daimyo class arms, we strove to shatter the public's conception of the limits to quality of a production sword. Soon after, we expanded our product line to the mid and low-end to offer our customers a complete selection of swords, varying in price but consistent in quality. The company goes beyond merely providing quality arms. Our commitment to quality control, customer service and support means we try our best to ensure complete satisfaction on each and every sale. Details: Blade length : 50.8 cm Overall length : 69.85 cm Weight : 0.63 kg Steel: Forge Folded Tri-Steel Polish: Hybrid (Machine & Hand) Temper: Differential Clay-tempered Bo-hi: Yes Tsuba: Silver Wave Fuchi-Kashira: Silver Wave Ito: Black silk Saya: Black gloss

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Tonbo Wakizashi

The blade of the Tonbo wakizashi is hand-forged and folded from powder steel, with a medium-length (chu) kissaki. The saya is a deep black lacquer featuring gold dragonflies. High quality ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka. The tsuka-ito is made of premium purple Japanese cotton. The tsuba is crafted in black iron, with detailing in gold and bronze and an exquisite dragonfly scene decoration. The silk sageo compliments this piece and is elegently woven in dark blue and black. The fuchi and kashira are black with bronze and brass detailing, and the kojiri, koiguchi and kurikata are of polished buffalo horn. The habaki is a one-piece brass construction. Key Features: • Hand forged and folded steel blade • Silk sageo • Traditional Construction Specifications Overall: 27 1/4" Blade Length: 19 1/2" Handle Length: 6 1/2" Weight: 1lb 7oz Point of Balance: 3 3/4" Sori: 1/2" Blade Steel: K120C Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Classic Tiger Wakizashi

The return of a classic pairing .. our Tiger Wakizashi from Hanwei is nostalgic reissue of the original folded steel katana made in the early 2000s. The specifications are painstakingly reproduced for accurancy. The K120C powder steel blade is differentially tempered with a traditional claying method to the grain patter (hada) showing distinct layers. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent. the blade features groove (bo-hi) on both sides. The tsuba is made from blackened iron depicting a "stalking tiger" inlaid in brass. The ray skin (same) is covered on the handle (tsuka) with Japanese Cotton. The saya is deeply lacquered in black and inlaid with brass bamboo leaves. Specifications: Overall: 26 1/4" Blade Length: 19 1/2" Handle Length: 5 7/8" Weight: 1 lbs 7 oz Sori: 1" Blade Steel: K120C Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Sea Wave Wakizashi

Sea waves are unique in the duality of their existence. They are fleeting yet eternal with their ebb and flow. The sound of sea waves can invoke a serene calmness and relaxation or fear and mortal dread when violently stirred. In medieval Japan the “katana” was symbol of peace, power and order but when in the wrong hands could be used for chaos, death and destruction. Our Sea Wave Katana and Wakizashi from Dragon King embody similar dualities in their existence.The placid blue saya conceals a rippling folded steel blade featuring bo-hi (groove) collared by a silver hibaki and notched seppa. The hada and hamon mirror the silver turbulent waves depicted tsuba, kashira and fuchi. Silver and gold menuki contrast against the dark blue tsuka handle wrap overlaid white same (ray skin). A blue and white sageo complete the saya accented by buffalo horn kurikata and koiguchi. The Sea Wave Katana & Wakizashi feature another duality between being formidable weapons and works of art. Key Features: Overall: 28" Blade Length: 20" Handle Length: 6 5/8" Weight: 1 lb 6 oz Sori: 3/8" Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece. Please note: The matching Katana can be found under item number 11855.

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Kaeru (Frog) Wakizashi

The blade of the Kaeru wakizashi is hand-forged and folded from powder steel, with a medium-length (chu) kissaki. The saya is deeply lacquered in black. High quality ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka. The tsuka-ito is made of premium dark blue Japanese cotton. The tsuba is crafted in blackened iron, with detailing in gold and silver and a frog on lily pad scene decoration. The silk sageo compliments the theme of the Frog and is elegently woven in dark blue and moss green. The fuchi and kashira are of black with brass detailing, and the kojiri, koiguchi and kurikata are of polished buffalo horn. The habaki is a one-piece brass construction. Key Features: • Hand forged and folded steel blade • Silk sageo • Traditional Construction Specifications Overall: 27.75" Blade Length: 19.75" Handle Length: 6" Weight: 1lb 7oz Blade Steel: K120C Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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Thaitsuki Roiyaru Sanmai Ivory Wakizashi

Thaitsuki is currently building the highest quality Japanese swords available and this is their flagship Wakizashi! Designed as a companion piece for the Sanmai Ivory katana, this wakizashi features a hand forged and folded Sanmai high carbon steel blade with 1024 layers of Japanese steel. This is among the upper echelon of wakizashi for the sword collector, Pure silver fittings with a floral motif as well as white silk over black rayskin wrapped tsuka round out this stunning wakizashi.included silk sword bag. Hand forged and folded high carbon Japanese steel blade (1024 layers)Clay tempered and water quenched blade (HRC 60-35) Hand polished with excellent hada Hand sharpened samurai sword Blackened brass tsuba Silver seppa and habaki Silver flower menuki Brass fuchi and kashira with silver flower motif Ivory Japanese silk and black rayskin wrapped tsuka Ivory matte finish saya with silver kurikata and flower inlay, ivory silk sageo and silver sayajiri Fully funcitional samurai sword Details: Blade length: 57.15 cm Tsuka: 20.32 cm Overall length: 81.28 cm Weight: 0.9 kg

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Wave Wakizashi (Bo-hi) Square Tsuba

The Wave style Wakizashi is a custom offering from Bugei. The use of Swedish powdered steel and sophisticated forging and heat treating results in outstanding quality and performance. Strength, edge holding, and beauty have all been significantly enhanced by the use of this steel The blade evidences a gunome style hamon and a dramatic ayasugi-hada with mokume and masame. Also available on this sword is bo-hi ( a groove in the shinogi ji the length of the blade). The Wave style Wakizashi is available with or without bo-hi. The Wave style is available (with pre-order) in several different color combinations of saya and tsuka-ito. With this sword you also have a choice of nagasa (length of blade) and length of tsuka so that you can custom fit the sword to your requirements.The steel tusba has an engraved nami (wave) pattern as does the fuchi and kashira. The nakago (tang) is 10 inches long and secured with two mekugi (holding pins) to ensure strength, safety and longevity of use. SJC1430 = Bugei Wave Wakizashi (No Bo-hi) Square Tsuba 11933 = Bugei Wave Wakizashi (No Bo-hi) Round Tsuba 11934 = Bugei Wave Wakizashi (No Bo-hi) New Wave Tsuba 11935 = Bugei Wave Wakizashi (Bo-hi) Square Tsuba 11936 = Bugei Wave Wakizashi (Bo-hi) Round Tsuba 11937 = Bugei Wave Wakizashi (Bo-hi) New Wave Tsuba Details: Blade length: 45.2 cm Handle length: 13.6 cm Total length: 63.5 cm Weight: 0.7 kg

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Golden Flower Wakizashi

The Golden Flower Wakizashi features an extraordinarily beautiful tsuba which certainly has been made by a grand master in the 18th century. As these did not sign their work in contrary to the blade smiths, the creator is not known by name. The tsuba has been intricately decorated with golden cherry blossoms (sakura). The cherry blossom is one of the most important symbols in Japanese culture. It stands for beauty, departure and the transience of life. The wakizashi has a handforged blade made of carbon steel with a fine hamon and has been tempered traditionally. In addition, the steel of the blade has been folded 12 times, that means about 8000 layers have been created which give the sword a beautiful damascus pattern. 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 wakizashi 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: 54,5 cm Total length without scabbard: 77 cm Blade´s curvature (sori): 15 mm Handle length: 22 cm Weight without scabbard: 800 g Weight with scabbard: 1000 g

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