Japanese Wakizashis by Medieval Collectibles

The Japanese Wakizashi is the shorter of the two swords carried by the Japanese Samurai warrior. The blade of the Japanese Wakizashi is about eighteen inches, which is like the long sword but the fittings are often more elaborate. The Japanese wakizashi was normal carried and was taken into the house and laid on the floor by the owner, while the Japanese katana was left at the entrance of the home. The Japanese wakizashi was used as a supplementary arm in fighting and also for ceremonial suicide. Medieval Collectibles has listed all the fully functional Japanese wakizashis that we carry from top manufacturers around the world. These Japanese katanas are highly detailed and constructed of the finest steel giving them strength and durability.

Bushido Wakizashi Item # SH1211 Bushido, or “Way of the Warrior”, defines the code of conduct an honorable Samurai must follow. Much more than the western ideal of chivalry Bushido is a way of life; in both ancient and modern times. Price:  $782.10  On Sale For: $551.82	Dragonfly Wakazashi Item # 07-88DW The classic Japanese battle sword in all its incarnations has been celebrated for centuries, not only for its elegant lines and simple beauty, but also for the technique and skill that went into its construction. Price:  $607.50  On Sale For: $456.00
Golden Oriole Wakizashi Item # SH1019 The simple lines of the Golden Oriole Daisho have long been favored by admirers of the Japanese sword. The story told by the stunning tsuba is of a mantis stealthily stalking the cricket, unaware that he is himself being stalked by the Golden Oriole. Price:  $566.10  On Sale For: $448.17	Great Wave Wakizashi Item # SH5002 The furniture of each piece in the Great Wave Set (SH5004, SH5002, SH5022) displays the renowned Tomoe motif used frequenly for family crests and shrine decoration. The tsuba, fuchi, & kashira are made of blackened iron and feature the Tomoe crest (mon). Price:  $566.10  On Sale For: $448.17
Imperial Wakazashi Item # 07-88W Our factory has used only traditional materials for our Japanese sword’s fittings. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar), and Kashira (pommel), are expertly made and finely crafted in nickel-silver brass. Price:  $607.50  On Sale For: $456.00	Kami Wakizashi Item # SH1202 Each piece in the Kami set has a hand-forged and folded K120C powder steel blade with a long (o) kissaki featuring a hand engraved “Fudo” Horomono and Bo-Hi. Saya are deeply lacquered in red, with a black ring-carved section at the mouth. Price:  $1,439.10  On Sale For: $1,015.37
Musashi Wakizashi Item # SH1017 Miyamoto Musashi, arguably the most famous swordmaster in Japanese history, was well above average height and Hanwei’s classic rendition of his Daito reflects the impressive length of the original and features the legendary double-ring iron tsuba. Price:  $566.10  On Sale For: $448.17	Orchid Wakizashi Item # SH1208 Our Orchid set is as quick as it is beautiful with a relatively light blade of folded K120C and striking koshirae. High quality ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka, and the tsuka-ito and sageo on all three pieces are woven from premium Japanese cotton. Price:  $945.00  On Sale For: $666.75
Paper Crane Wakizashi Item # SH2328 Our Paper Crane is without doubt the greatest achievement in sword making artistry. The Daisho’s name stems from the origami cranes that decorate the striking Tsuba and Fuchi/Kashira, all of which feature highly-prized “Nanako” or stippled backgrounds. Price:  $1,709.10  On Sale For: $1,614.15	Practical Plus Wakizashi Item # SH2118 Made as a companion piece for our Practical Plus Katana and Tanto, the Wakizashi features an edge-tempered high carbon forged steel blade with a prominent hamon, genuine same on the Tsuka, and a handle wrap specially developed for its gripping qualities. Price:  $247.50  On Sale For: $195.94
Practical Wakizashi Item # SH2061 The ever-popular Practical Katana, Wakizashi and Tanto give the martial artist the opportunity to own and use a Hanwei sword at the cost of an economy sword. The blades are forged and differentially hardened. Price:  $206.10  On Sale For: $163.17	Samurai Wakizashi Item # ED2028 The Samurai Wakizashi was individually made by hand with a natural wood grip and a sheath covered with hand bound and braided leather. The workmanship put into each sword attests to each being an authentically functional original work of art. Price:  $140.60
Samurai Wakizashi Item # ED2142 The Golden Warrior Samurai Wakizashi sword boasts an authentically styled handle and a scabbard made of wood that is covered with hand braided black cording in the ancient diamond pattern. A very striking sword at a very affordable price. Price:  $93.10	Shinto Wakizashi Item # SH1015 Each piece in the Shinto Daisho has a hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel blade with Bo-Hi. The blade is differentially hardened using the traditional claying method. The Shinto is mounted in black and the tsuka-ito is made of premium black Japanese cotton. Price:  $566.10  On Sale For: $448.17
Soul of Samurai Wakizashi Item # ED2034 The Soul of Samurai Wakizashi will awaken the Samurai in you with this beautifully handcrafted functional sword. Smooth polished grips of exotic ebony accented by gleaming solid brass create the perfect handle for the hand forged high carbon steel blade. Price:  $117.80	Tea Culture Wakizashi Item # SH2332 In Japan the traditional method of serving tea is a celebrated art form in itself. This highly ritualized ceremony is an involved process, the most elaborate of which can last hours and is reserved for the most distinguished of guests. Price:  $566.10  On Sale For: $448.17
Three Monkeys Wakizashi Item # SH2330 The “Three Wise Monkeys” is a popular symbol of the “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” proverb popular in many cultures around the world. The proverb itself is thought to have originated in China and was brought to Japan by a Buddhist monk. Price:  $566.10  On Sale For: $448.17	Tiger Wakizashi Item # SH1205 Saya are deeply lacquered in black, with inlaid brass bamboo leaves. The ray skin used on the tsuka is of the highest quality, and the tsuka-ito and sageo on all three pieces are woven from best quality Japanese cotton. Price:  $945.00  On Sale For: $666.75
Warrior Wakazashi Item # 07-88BWW The Warrior Series swords are very handsome in their own right and share the same steel, heat treatment, and sharpness as their more expensive Imperial counterparts. Like the Imperial swords, they have same, cord wrapped handles and quality fittings. Price:  $414.00  On Sale For: $311.00	Wind and Thunder Wakizashi Item # SH5024 The Katana of the Wind and Thunder set is designed specifically for the martial artist who needs a sword to meet the demands of heavy target cutting. The Katana features a heavier and thicker blade with traditional furniture and fittings. Price:  $566.10  On Sale For: $448.17