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Sword Wakizashi

Before the Katana

In the twelfth century the favoured style of blade was the Tachi, which was slug by 2 hangers on the left side of the person edge down. This positioning allowed the samurai to draw the blade from groin to head. Later the style of battle evolved and the katana replaced the tachi as the preferd weapon. The Tachi remains in use but in a smaller capacity. The golden age of blade making (1294 to 1427) this was also the golden age of the Tachi

The tachi was more often seen on the warlords and generals as a highly decorated blade showing their position and power in society. They also favoured it for practical reasons the blade was more curved and made it more effective for them to cut downwards from horseback on to their enemy's. Where as the average samurai would be fighting on foot. During this period five famous schools of sword making arose, their location was based on proximity to the need for swords (centres of administration), easy access to ore and charcoal, a plentiful supply of good water and a cool climate. The five schools were Bizen, Yamashiro, Yamato, Soshu and Mino.

The Mongolian lesson.

The style of fighting during this period was one on one combat. Where one warrior would ride out and challenge a worthy opponent from the other side to engage in mortal combat. However, in 1274 and 1281 the Mongols invaded Japan.

The Mongols did not fight by the traditional Japanese methods of challenges and individual combat. In order to fight the Mongols successfully, the Japanese needed to adapt and learn to fight as a group. Although the Mongol armies were beaten primarily by the weather (Kamekaze, the divine winds), the Mongol invasion brought about a conscious need for a strong national defence and sword smiths sprang up all over the country

Late in the Muromachi Period saw the rise of internal warfare once again. This led to over 100 years of civil wars in Japan as warlords fought for land and power. The warlords were concerned with the need for more land and more power. Because Japan was involved in an internal war, the need for sword makers rose yet again. However, the result is that the quality went down even though there were more swords. Swords from this period are considered inferior, and the skills of the sword smiths from the golden age were lost, some say forever.

Basic types of Japanese blades.

Katana or long sword has a blade of 24.5 inches or longer, the short sword or Wakizashi is from 12 to 24 inches, the tanto or dagger is less than 12 inches. There are many other styles of Japanese blades but these are the basics you must know.. The samurai warrior carried both of these thrust through the waistband edge up. This made for a quicker draw. With a slight turn of the scabbard he could change the angle of the cut to be from groin to head or horizontal. The wakizashi was used after the katana failed, fighting in enclosed spaces, close quarter combat and for some in a special technique called Nito Ryu (two swords at once)

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CAS Hanwei Practical Wakizashi $229 The ever-popular Practical Wakizashi (SH2061) give the martial artist the opportunity to own and use a Hanwei sword at the cost of an economy sword. The blades are forged and differentially hardened, using the same process as the more expensive blades and producing an HRC60 edge and HRC40 back. The temper line is authentic and prominent. Cost savings are effected by using fittings which, while making no claims to authenticity, are very strongly built to withstand the rigors of cutting exercises in the dojo. Features: - Hand-forged blade - Differential tempering - Fully functional Specifications: - Overall length: 27 1/2 inch - Blade length: 20 inch - Handle length: 6 1/2 inch - Weight: 1lb 8oz. - Point of Balance: 4 inch - Width at Guard: 1. 11 inch - Width at Tip: 70 inch - Thickness at Guard: 24 inch - Thickness at Tip: 17 inch - Sori: 1/2 inch

CAS Hanwei Golden Oriole, Wakizashi $629 The elegantly simple lines of the Golden Oriole Daisho (SH1018, SH1019) have long been favored by admirers of the Japanese sword. The story told by the stunning tsuba is of a mantis stealthily stalking the cricket, unaware that he is himself being stalked by the Golden Oriole. The deeply lacquered blue of the saya is repeated in the Japanese cotton tsuka-ito, and the Oriole appears again on the kashira. Unmistakably Hanwei quality, the 14 tsuka of the katana gives a superb balance to the sword, allowing it to move very quickly and very freely. Supplied with a protective cloth bag and traditional maintenance kit. Features: - Hand forged high-carbon steel - Built for cutting - Traditional construction Specifications: - Overall length: 27 1/2 inch - Blade length: 20 inch - Handle length: 6 3/4 inch - Weight: 1lb 10oz - Point of Balance: 4 inch - Width at Guard: 1. 07 inch - Width at Tip: 75 inch - Thickness at Guard: 28 inch - Thickness at Tip: 20 inch - Sori: 1/2 inch - Weight in box: 4lb 7oz - Box height: 32 1/2 inch - Box width: 5 3/4 inch

Wakizashi and Katana $24.99 Takeshiba Toshiteru Wakizashi and Katana - Art Print

Gold Samura3 Pc Sword Set $82 3 pcs gold samurai sword set. 39 1/2" katana, 29" wakizashi amp; 19" tanto with wood scabbard. Black wood display stand included....

Poker 007X37 Samurai Sword Set with Display Rack Blue $61.02 3 pieces Blue Samurai sword set: 391/2 katana 29 wakizashi 19 . Tanto with wood scabbard. Black wood display stand included.

Poker 007X39 3 Packs Gold Samurai Sword Set Black Wood $61.02 3 pieces Gold Samurai sword set: 39 1/2 katana 29 wakizashi 19 . Tanto with wood scabbard. Black wood display stand included.

Trademark Commerce 007X37 Blue Samurai 3 PC Sword Set $61.02 3 Pcs Blue Samurai sword set. 391/2 Katana. 29 Wakizashi. 19 Tanto. Black wood display stand included. Satisfaction ensured.

Blue Samurai 3 Pc Sword Set $83 3 pcs blue samurai sword set. 39 1/2" katana, 29" wakizashi amp; 19" tanto with wood scabbard. Black wood display stand included....

Poker 007X35 Dragon Samurai Sword Set $63.18 3 piece Dragon Samurai sword set. 391/2 Katana 29 wakizashi and 19 tanto with printed gold dragon on wood scabbard. Black wood display stand included.

By The Sword $6.92 By The Sword

The Sword $10.45 The Sword

Trademark Commerce 007X39 Gold Samura3 PC Sword Set $61.02 3 Pcs Gold Samurai sword set. 391/2 Katana 29 wakizashi and 19 tanto with wood scabbard. Black wood display stand included. Satisfaction ensured.

Black Stealth Ninja Samurai 3 pc Sword Set with Stand $60.31 3 Packs Black Samurai sword set. 391/2 katana 29 wakizashi and 19 tanto with wood scabbard. Black wood display stand included. Assembled Product Dimensions: 45 x 8 x 6 .

Black Stealth Ninja Samurai 3 Pc Sword Set $81 Black ste'h ninja samurai 3 pc sword set with stand. 3 pcs black samurai sword set. 39 1/2" katana, 29" wakizashi amp; 19" t'o with wood scabbard. Black wood display stand included....

Deluxe Red Dragon Katana Samurai Sword Set $100 Deluxe red dragon katana samurai sword set of 3 w/ stand. These swords are well made. Each sword has a hardwood polished red finished scabbard with prism reflective dragon design. The end caps and hilt are dark molds with a decorated design. The black cord wrappings nicely accentuate the scabbard color. The sword lengths are 39.625 inch, 31 inch and 21.125 inch. The display stand is 14.875 x 12 x 2.875 inches and is constructed of wood material with a m'e black painted finish. Features include: 14.875 x 12 x 2.875 inch stand katana hand guard width: 2.875 inches katana handle: 10 x 2.875 inches katana overall length: 39.625 inches katana blade length: 26 inches wakizashi hand guard width: 2.875 inches wakizashi handle: 8.875 x 2.875 inches wakizashi overall length: 31 inches wakizashi blade length: 18.625 inches t'o hand guard width: 2.875 inches t'o katana handle: 6.875 x 2.875 inches t'o katana overall length: 21.125 inches t'o katana blade length: 10.25 inches...

Poker 007X63 Engraved Dragon Sword Set of 3 Red $63.95 40 overall katana. 29 overall wakizashi. 20 overall. Tanto plus free wood display stand. Red wood engraved dragon scabbard.

CAS Hanwei Orchid, Wakizashi $1050 The Orchid set is as quick as it is beautiful with a relatively light blade of folded K120C and striking koshirae. The hamon is prominent and the hada shows distinct layers. High quality ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka, and the tsuka-ito and sageo on all three pieces are woven from premium Japanese cotton. The tsuba of the katana and wakizashi is of blackened iron, with an Orchid and Butterfly decoration inlaid in silver, brass and copper. The saya are deeply lacquered in blue with buffalo horn koiguchi and kurikata. The fuchi, kashira and kojiri are of bronzed iron with silver and gold detailing. The habaki is of one-piece brass construction. Features: - Hand forged and folded steel blades - Excellent quality - Traditional construction Specifications: - Overall length: 26 1/4 inch - Blade length: 18 3/4 inch - Handle length: 6 1/2 inch - Weight: 1lb 4oz - Point of Balance: 4 inch - Width at Guard: 1. 03 inch - Width at Tip: 67 inch - Thickness at Guard: 22 inch - Thickness at Tip: 17 inch - Sori: 1/2 inch - Weight in box: 4lb 6oz - Box height: 30 inch - Box width: 5 1/2 inch

Ninja Symbol 3-piece Blue Samurai Sword Set $64.76 Bring honor to your home with a Ninja Symbol samurai sword set Collectible set features three different swords Blue sword set comes with an elegant wooden stand Carbon steel blades Overall length of katana is 39 inches Blade length of katana is 27 inches Overall length of wakizashi is 31 inches Blade length of wakizashi is 20 inches Overall length of tanto is 21 inches Blade length of tanto is 11 inches Please Note: This item is not a weapon and is for decorative use only. You must be 18 years of age or older to order from us. Purchaser is responsible for complying with local, state, and federal laws as they apply to the items purchased and O.co makes no claim as to the legality of purchasing, possessing, or carrying any specific item sold via this web site (particularly bladed objects). Purchaser assumes all responsibility for loss, damage or injury resulting from the misuse of an item and agrees to indemnify and hold seller harmless from any related claims.

CAS Hanwei Raptor Wakizashi $299 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 materialswithout chipping, allowing the cutter a wide choice of targets. Specifications: - Overall length: 26 13/16 inch - Blade length: 19 1/8 inch - Handle length: 6 1/2 inch - Weight: 1lb 11oz - Steel: 5160 high-carbon steel

Bud K Samurai Warrior Wood Sword Set - 2 Pieces $21.8 Practice the art of becoming a samurai warrior with this two-piece wooden sword set! This item is constructed completely of wood with a black finish and black cord wrapped handles, and includes a display stand. This set offers a katana (24 7/8" blade, 34 3/8" overall) and wakizashi (18 3/4" blade, 27" overall). Type: Role Play

Dragon Samurai 3-piece Black Katana Sword Set $70.92 Bring honor to your home with a Dragon Samurai katana sword set Collectible set features three different swords Black katana set comes with an elegant wooden stand Carbon steel blades Overall length of katana is 39 inches Blade length of katana is 27 inches Overall length of wakizashi is 31 inches Blade length of wakizashi is 20 inches Overall length of tanto is 21 inches Blade length of tanto is 11 inches Please Note: This item is not a weapon and is for decorative use only. You must be 18 years of age or older to order from us. Purchaser is responsible for complying with local, state, and federal laws as they apply to the items purchased and O.co makes no claim as to the legality of purchasing, possessing, or carrying any specific item sold via this web site (particularly bladed objects). Purchaser assumes all responsibility for loss, damage or injury resulting from the misuse of an item and agrees to indemnify and hold seller harmless from any related claims.

Japanese Samurai 3-piece Katana Sword Set $78.12 A wooden stand displays these samurai katana swords with carbon steel blades. These collectible swords can be used for display or sword practice, and make a truly unique gift to enhance any decor. Beautiful samurai katana sword set is highly recommended for any collectors Collectible swords are brand new and come packed in the original box Samurai katana can be used for a collection or sword practice Wooden stand included Carbon steel blades Dimensions: Complete length: 39 inches Katana length: 31 inches Wakizashi length: 21 inches Blade length: 27 inches Katana blade length: 20 inches Wakizashi blade length: 11 inchesPlease Note: This item is not a weapon and is for decorative use only. You must be 18 years of age or older to order from us. Purchaser is responsible for complying with local, state, and federal laws as they apply to the items purchased and O.co makes no claim as to the legality of purchasing, possessing, or carrying any specific item sold via this web site (particularly bladed objects). Purchaser assumes all responsibility for loss, damage or injury resulting from the misuse of an item and agrees to indemnify and hold seller harmless from any related claims.

Ying Yang Symbol 3-piece Black Samurai Sword Set $64.76 Bring honor to your home with a Ying Yang symbol Samurai sword set Collectible set features three different swords Black sword set comes with an elegant wooden stand Carbon steel blades Overall length of katana is 39 inches Blade length of katana is 27 inches Overall length of wakizashi is 31 inches Blade length of wakizashi is 20 inches Overall length of tanto is 21 inches Blade length of tanto is 11 inches Please Note: This item is not a weapon and is for decorative use only. You must be 18 years of age or older to order from us. Purchaser is responsible for complying with local, state, and federal laws as they apply to the items purchased and O.co makes no claim as to the legality of purchasing, possessing, or carrying any specific item sold via this web site (particularly bladed objects). Purchaser assumes all responsibility for loss, damage or injury resulting from the misuse of an item and agrees to indemnify and hold seller harmless from any related claims.

Ying Yang Symbol 3-piece Blue Samurai Sword Set $63.73 Bring honor to your home with a Ying Yang symbol Samurai sword set Collectible set features three different swords Blue sword set comes with an elegant wooden stand Carbon steel blades Overall length of katana is 39 inches Blade length of katana is 27 inches Overall length of wakizashi is 31 inches Blade length of wakizashi is 20 inches Overall length of tanto is 21 inches Blade length of tanto is 11 inches Please Note: This item is not a weapon and is for decorative use only. You must be 18 years of age or older to order from us. Purchaser is responsible for complying with local, state, and federal laws as they apply to the items purchased and O.co makes no claim as to the legality of purchasing, possessing, or carrying any specific item sold via this web site (particularly bladed objects). Purchaser assumes all responsibility for loss, damage or injury resulting from the misuse of an item and agrees to indemnify and hold seller harmless from any related claims.

Ying Yang Symbol Red 3-piece Samurai Sword Set $67.84 Bring honor to your home with a Ying Yang symbol Samurai sword set Collectible set features three different swords Red sword set comes with an elegant wooden stand Carbon steel blades Overall length of katana is 39 inches Blade length of katana is 27 inches Overall length of wakizashi is 31 inches Blade length of wakizashi is 20 inches Overall length of tanto is 21 inches Blade length of tanto is 11 inches Please Note: This item is not a weapon and is for decorative use only. You must be 18 years of age or older to order from us. Purchaser is responsible for complying with local, state, and federal laws as they apply to the items purchased and O.co makes no claim as to the legality of purchasing, possessing, or carrying any specific item sold via this web site (particularly bladed objects). Purchaser assumes all responsibility for loss, damage or injury resulting from the misuse of an item and agrees to indemnify and hold seller harmless from any related claims.

How to Make a Japanese Sword - Forging a Wakizashi with Walter Sorrells