Ocean Wakizashi - Photo Gallery

citadel ocean wakizashi

Crafted individually from start to finish, each one is of course a bit unique in it's own way. Limited to 20 swords, each is signed by the smith on the nakago with the sword number and comes with a matching certificate.

ocean wakizashi habaki

The hi continues through the habaki and into the nakago, with the copper habaki forged to follow the hi.

ocean wakizashi blade

The blade is hand forged and differentially hardened DNH7 high carbon steel.

ocean wakizashi tsuka

This sword features an ocean theme, with a nami or wave tsuba and turbulent water fuchi and kashira.

ocean wakizashi saya

The saya is lacquered in a deep midnight blue with a same-gawa or sting ray skin wrap. Each saya is carved for the individual sword ensuring a proper snug fit.

ocean wakizashi menuki

The tsuka is carved to each individual sword ensuring a tight friction fit with a full same-gawa wrap.

ocean wakizashi tsuba

The ito or handle wrapping is natural white silk imported from Japan, the ito is dyed with tea to give it a slight tan color that will darken a bit with use.

ocean wakizashi

These are extremely limited in numbers to be produced (20 only!). Each blade is signed on the tang with the model and number and includes a stamped certificate of authenticity.


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