Tiger Wakizashi
The Tiger Wakizashi has a hand-forged and folded K120C powder steel blade with Bo-Hi and a short (ko)kissaki. The Saya is deeply lacquered in black, with inlaid brass bamboo leaves. The ray skin used on the tsuka is of the highest quality, and the tsuka-ito and sageo are woven from best quality Japanese cotton. The Fuchi, Kashira, Kojiri, Koiguchi and Kurigata are all made from blackened bronzed iron, selectively detailed in gold. The Tsuba is crafted in blackened iron, with a tiger inlaid in brass. The Habaki is of one-piece brass construction. See Models SH1204 and SH1206 for the Tiger Katana and Tanto details.
Specifications:
Hand forged and folded steel blades
Excellent quality
Traditional construction
Overall length: 26 1/2“
Blade length: 19 1/2“
Handle length: 5 3/4”
Weight: 1lb 7oz
Thickness at Guard: .280
Weight in box: 4lb 8oz
Box height: 30”
Box width: 5 3/4”
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece. |
