Hanwei Practical Plus Wakizashi
Availability: Out of stock
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. |