Tokugawa | Dawson Select 20" Japanese Wakizashi | Hamon Differential Heat Treat

The Tokugawa Wakizashi embodies the spirit of a warrior tempered in the fires of battle—not brash and foolhardy but experienced, restrained, and far too cunning to expose a blow before it finds its mark. This heirloom sword features a traditional high-contrast hamon; a differential heat treat method inspired by ancient Japanese swordsmiths. It demands the highest level of skill from the craftsman, but yields a visually stunning blade that is also superior in strength and edge. The blade flows effortlessly into 80CRV2 solid steel oval tsuba with an Antiqued Black finish. A beautiful and resilient Arizona Ironwood handle completes the piece, fastened with mosaic pins and overlaid with black cotton silk. SPECS: 100% designed and handcrafted in the USA Hamon - Differential Heat Treat: A hamon (刃文) is the visible, flame-hardened temper line on a traditionally crafted blade, marking the boundary between the hardened cutting edge and the softer, more flexible spine Heat treated in-house for maximum toughness, durability and edge-holding capability, and backed by the Dawson Common Sense Guarantee 3/16" 80CRV2 steel blade Approximately 20" blade, 18.25" sharpened edge, 30.75" overall Polished Arizona Ironwood handle overlaid with Japanese interlocking wrap in black cotton silk 80CRV2 steel hand guard with Antiqued Black finish Top bevel for balance and penetration Custom fit, stitched leather sheath Lifetime free resharpen included Protected by Dawson Knives’ Common Sense Guarantee