Hanwei Practical Plus Wakizashi

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AUD$576.00

The Practical Plus 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.

Details

Made as a companion piece for Hanwei's Practical Plus Katana (SH2073) and Tanto (SH2259), 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.

Specifications

SPECIFICATION METRIC IMPERIAL
Overall Length 692mm 27 1/4"
Blade Length 508mm 20"
Handle Length 171mm 6 3/4"
Weight 0.74 Kg 1 lb 10 oz
Point of Balance 88.9mm 3 1/2"
Width at Guard 27.94mm 1.1"
Width at Tip 19.05mm 0.75"
Thickness at Guard 7.11mm 0.28"
Thickness at Tip 5.33mm 0.21"
Blade Steel 1566
Specifications will vary slightly from piece to piece.