Koryu Wakizashi

Description The Koryu "Ancient Dragon" Wakizashi is a masterful tribute to the stoic strength and timeless mystery of Eastern mythology. This piece eschews flashy colors for a sophisticated, antique earth-tone aesthetic, making it the perfect choice for the collector who values understated power and tactile artistry. Forged from #50 carbon steel, the 33 cm blade is both resilient and razor-sharp. The blade's surface is transformed into a narrative canvas, featuring an intricately etched dragon motif that runs along the steel, symbolizing the guardian spirit of the warrior. Despite its formidable appearance, this "Ko-Wakizashi" is incredibly light—weighing only 650 grams. In the hand, it feels like an agile extension of one's own shadow, offering a handling speed that is unmatched in larger profiles. Deep-relief carved solid wood Saya. The body of the dragon is sculpted directly into the wood, highlighted with warm, amber-gold lacquer that flows through the carved scales like ancient magma. Complemented by antique-finished zinc alloy fittings and a rich brown silk handle wrap over white synthetic rayskin. Everything about the Koryu Wakizashi makes it perfectly suited for enthusiasts of dragon culture to hang it on the wall for display. Details Hand-forged from #50 carbon steel for balanced toughness and reliable edge retention Custom etched dragon motif integrated into the blade for enhanced visual storytelling Exquisite deep-relief carved solid wood Saya with antique orange-gold accents Ultra-lightweight 650g (1.43 lb) profile, engineered for maximum speed and agility Antique-finished zinc alloy fittings featuring traditional floral and dragon themes Warm brown silk handle wrap (Tsuka-ito) over same-gawa A compact 55 cm Ko-Wakizashi format, ideal for high-end office display or martial arts gifting General Specifications Nihonto Type Wakizashi (Ko-Wakizashi) Item Number Y-62589 Steel Type #50 Carbon Steel (Hand-forged) Blade Feature Etched Ancient Dragon Motif Saya Finish Deep-relief Carved Wood with Oil Lacquer Dimensions & Weight Parameter Metric Imperial Blade Length (Hacho) 33 cm 13.0 in Tsuka Length 17 cm 6.7 in Overall Length 55 cm 21.7 in Blade Width (Motohaba) 3.2 cm 1.26 in Blade Thickness (Motokasane) 0.6 cm 0.24 in Weight (Approx.) 650 g 1.43 lb