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Wakizashi - Bamboo Grove Sages 竹林八賢 product video showing sword details and handling view

Wakizashi - Bamboo Grove Sages 竹林八賢

$631.35
Order placed Up to 3 business days for order checks, material prep, and workshop scheduling.
Workshop prep Most standard swords need 7-21 business days before dispatch.
Tracking starts Tracking appears after dispatch, not right after checkout.
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Workshop-forged blades with clearer material positioning.
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Description & Specifications

The "Wakizashi—Bamboo Grove Sages" is a masterwork of Japanese swordcraft. It balances the deep traditions of sword-making with the functional demands of modern martial arts practitioners and collectors. It stands as a piece of art, showcasing the peak of craftsmanship.

Specifications

Material Sai Mai technique with T10 steel core and 1050 steel
Guard (Tsuba) Pure copper plated with gold and silver, featuring ornate designs
Handle (Tsuka) Genuine ray skin with traditional fittings
Scabbard (Saya) High-altitude hardwood covered in natural black fish skin with hand-fitted horn inlays

Dimensions

Overall Length 78 cm (30.7 inches)
Blade Length 52 cm (20.5 inches)
Handle Length 20 cm (7.9 inches)
Blade Width 3.2 cm (1.26 inches)
Weight without Saya Approx. 1000 g 
Total Weight Approx. 1500 g

Features

  • San-mai structured blade with self-refined patterned steel for exceptional sharpness and durability
  • Distinctive water wave pattern achieved through clay tempering
  • Pure copper guard plated with gold and silver for balance and aesthetic appeal
  • Handle covered in genuine ray skin for a firm grip
  • High-altitude hardwood scabbard covered in natural black fish skin with hand-fitted horn inlays for protection and visual contrast

Before you order

See the process before you buy

A sword has prep time before transit. Short version: order processing, workshop check, dispatch, then tracking.

Workshop start
01 Order placed

Up to 3 business days for order checks, material prep, and workshop scheduling.

02 Workshop prep

Most standard swords need 7-21 business days before dispatch.

03 Protected packing

The sword is boxed for long-distance international delivery.

04 Tracking starts

Tracking appears after dispatch, not right after checkout.

Heat and shape Real workshop preparation.
Polish and inspect Details checked before dispatch.
Packed to travel Protection before carrier pickup.
Taxes and duties Some EU shipping options may include tax. Other regions may pay local customs. Swords over 1.18 m are not tax-included.
15-day returns Eligible unused non-custom items can be returned within 15 days after delivery. Non-quality returns deduct shipping costs.
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