Fudo Myoo Wakizashi — 1045 Carbon Steel, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready

The blade is 1045 high carbon steel, hand forged and heat tempered. Hardness is 52–54 HRC at the edge and 48–50 HRC at the spine.

Yes. The bo-hi (fuller) runs along about two thirds of the blade on each side.

The hamon line on this blade is produced by hand polishing. It is a visual finish, not a clay-tempered hamon.

The saya on this sword is built around a deliberate two-tone contrast that reflects the nature of Fudo Myoo (不動明王) himself. The main body is deeply lacquered in vivid crimson red — the color of the deity's surrounding fire, which consumes impurity and protects those who carry pure resolve. At the koiguchi (the mouth of the scabbard), a precisely carved black collar ring interrupts the red in a hard, clean transition — black representing the immovable, the absolute, the unyielding darkness at the center of the flame. This is not decorative contrast for its own sake: in the iconography of Fudo Myoo, fire and darkness are not opposites but partners, both serving the same protective purpose. Every time this sword is drawn or sheathed, that visual language plays out at the moment of contact.

Wipe dry after handling or use. Apply a light coat of choji or mineral oil along the full blade length before storing. Carbon steel will develop surface rust if left wet or unprotected — a minute of care after each session keeps the blade in condition indefinitely.

Every sword is individually inspected and adjusted before leaving our California warehouse. We check edge geometry, fitment of all components, and the security of the mekugi pegs before packing. If anything is not right, it does not ship.