Kurozakura Wakizashi

Description The Kurozakura "Black Cherry Blossom" is a formidable presence that bridges the gap between a grand Wakizashi and a full-sized Katana. Forged from high-resilience medium carbon steel, this blade is engineered for durability. It offers a perfect balance for practitioners and collectors who demand a sword that can withstand the rigors of handling while maintaining a keen, reliable edge. Physically, the Kurozakura is a "heavyweight" in its class. With a substantial overall length of 102 cm and a weight of 1300 grams, it provides an authoritative, grounded feel. The 73 cm blade (Hacho) offers the reach of a traditional long sword, ensuring a powerful and stable feedback that experienced swordsmen appreciate for its "presence" in the hand. The artistry is anchored by the Sakura Sukashi Tsuba—a matte black iron guard with delicate cherry blossom cutouts. This openwork design lightens the forward balance while maintaining the sword's 1300g grounded feel. The handle (Tsuka) is wrapped in a rich crimson silk Tsuka-ito over white synthetic rayskin, secured by gold-toned floral Menuki that catch the eye with every movement. This vibrant red is mirrored in the Sageo cord of the high-gloss black speckled Saya, which features a subtle "stardust" finish that provides a tactile and visual depth far superior to standard lacquer. Details Forged from medium carbon steel for a perfect balance of edge retention and impact toughness Prominent wavy hamon (temper line) for a professional, traditionally inspired aesthetic Vibrant crimson silk handle wrap (Tsuka-ito) over white textured synthetic rayskin Custom black iron Tsuba with traditional Sakura (cherry blossom) openwork cutouts Premium solid wood Saya with a high-gloss black speckled finish and matching red Sageo Gold-toned floral accents (Menuki, Fuchi, Kashira) for a sophisticated, high-end look Katana-scale proportions (102 cm overall) providing an authoritative, heavy-duty hand-feel General Specifications Nihonto Type Long Wakizashi / Katana Item Number Y-5241 Steel Type Medium Carbon Steel Blade Finish Polished Natural Steel Saya Deep-relief Carved Lacquered Solid Wood Dimensions & Weight Parameter Metric Imperial Blade Length (Hacho) 73 cm 28.7 in Tsuka Length 26 cm 10.2 in Overall Length 102 cm 40.2 in Blade Width (Motohaba) 3.2 cm 1.26 in Weight (Approx.) 1300 g 2.87 lb