SPECIFICATIONS Blade color - Material Clay-Tempered T8 Steel Guard (Tsuba 鍔) Alloy Scabbard (Saya 鞘) Solid Wood Handle (Tsuka 柄) Imitation Rayskin Over Solid Wood Menuki Alloy DIMENSIONS Length with scabbard 30.7 in (78 cm) Length of the blade 20 in (51 cm) Length of the handle 10.6 in (27 cm) "The shadow of the dark dragon, silent and unwavering." Forged from T8 steel, the Kokuryū 黒龍 Wakizashi stands as a profound testament to historical metallurgy and structural design. This piece features a distinct, authentic clay-tempered hamon (temper line) and exceptional blade geometry, highlighting refined thickness transitions that capture the elegant essence of traditional metalwork. The dark dragon theme is seamlessly integrated through intricately cast alloy fittings and a sleek, monochromatic handle built on a solid wood core and wrapped over black imitation rayskin. Encased in a refined, glossy black solid wood scabbard, this wakizashi is a remarkable addition for the dedicated collector—a beautiful embodiment of cultural history and the silent, unwavering spirit of the black dragon.
