Wakizashi Kodachi Tamana (T10 Steel with Authentic Hamon)
Hand-forged from high-quality carbon steel for optimal edge retention and durability. Full tang construction throughout. Includes a complimentary wooden display stand. T10 steel blade with authentic differential-tempered hamon.
$340
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The story behind the blade
In the samurai code, the katana was the weapon of the battlefield. The wakizashi, however, remained constantly at the side: in the home, during visits, in moments of intimacy. The Wakizashi Tamana embodies this role of the companion blade — secondary in size but central in meaning.
Forged in T10 steel with an authentic hamon achieved through differential tempering (not chemical etching), this approximately 20-inch blade displays the undulating line of hardness difference between the edge (62–64 HRC) and the spine (40 HRC). T10 — a high-carbon, tungsten-alloyed steel — is one of the most sought-after materials for premium reproductions.
The fittings follow Japanese canon: tsuka wrapped in hand-braided silk ito over genuine samegawa, iron tsuba worked with stylized botanical motifs, black lacquered wooden scabbard with a high-gloss finish. The dark horn koiguchi and brass habaki add the finishing details of a complete mounting.
Ideal as a companion to a katana for a traditional daisho set, as a standalone piece for those who prefer a more manageable size, as a gift for iaido and tameshigiri practitioners, or displayed horizontally on a stand in a study or living room. The elegance of the wakizashi lies in its measured proportion.
Specifications
| Blade | T10 steel with authentic hamon (≈ 60-62 HRC) |
|---|---|
| Forging | by hand, differential clay tempering |
| Type | Japanese wakizashi |
| Nagasa (blade length) | ≈ 50 cm (≈ 19.7 in) |
| Total length | ≈ 70 cm (≈ 27.6 in) |
| Weight | ≈ 0.9 kg (≈ 2.0 lb) |
| Tsuka (handle) | hand-wrapped (cotton tsuka-ito) |
| Tsuba (guard) | chiseled alloy |
| Saya (scabbard) | lacquered wood with matching sageo |
| Mekugi (peg) | traditional bamboo |
| Habaki | brass |
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Who is this piece for?
- Discerning collectors looking for authenticity.
- Medieval history enthusiasts and reenactors.
- An exceptional gift for lovers of fine pieces.
- Designers seeking a statement piece for a unique interior.
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You have 30 days from delivery to return your order. Full refund, no questions asked, as soon as the piece reaches us in its original packaging. Return shipping is on us for any defect found, and a flat fee for a simple change of mind. Our goal: that you fall completely in love with your blade.