Handmade Sword
Empire Wheel Wakizashi β Damascus Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready
SKU: 645
$321.99
$439.99
Free Gift with This Sword
Sword Maintenance Kit ($33.99 value)
Free when it is in your cart together with this sword. Add both and the discount applies automatically. One per order. Ends Dec 21. Not combinable with discount codes: if you enter one, you automatically get whichever saves you more.
Complete the Set
Matching Katana available in the same design. Each sold separately.
Set offer: add both to your cart and the Empire Wheel Wakizashi is 10% off. Discount applies automatically in cart. Ends Dec 21. If you also add a free gift to a two-blade order, the larger of the two savings applies.
Empire Wheel KatanaDamascus Steel, Clay Tempered, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready$344.99
Battle Ready
Hand Forged
Ships from USA
30-Day Satisfaction
Blade1045 Carbon
ProcessClay Tempered
TangFull Tang
EdgeSharp
Age Restriction: You must be 18 years or older to purchase this item. By placing an order, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age. Please check your local laws regarding sword ownership before ordering.
The Empire Wheel Wakizashi has an Empire Wheel tsuba and a black piano-lacquered wood saya. The blade is hand-forged 1045 carbon steel folded to a Damascus pattern, clay tempered, 21 inches long, with a long bo-hi (fuller) on each side. The hamon is real, formed by clay tempering. It is hand sharpened, built with a full tang, and can be taken apart and reassembled.
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Product Specifications
| Steel / Material | 1045 Carbon Steel (base grade), folded to a Damascus pattern β visible wave grain (jihada) on the blade |
| Hardness | 52β54 HRC (edge) / 48β50 HRC (spine) |
| Process | Hand Forged, Damascus Steel, Clay Tempered |
| Hamon | Real hamon β formed through clay tempering |
| Hi (Blood Groove) | Long Hi (blood groove) on each side |
| Edge | Hand Sharpened β Sharp and functional |
| Blade Length | 21" |
| Handle Length | 9.5" |
| Overall Length | 32.5" |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs (without Saya) / 1.95 lbs Sword (with Saya) |
| Tsuba (Guard) | Empire Wheel tsuba |
| Tsuka (Handle) | Genuine Rayskin, Japanese Cotton Ito, Metal Menuki |
| Tang | Full tang with 2 Mekugi (peg) |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Black piano lacquered wood with black Sageo |
| Disassembly | Can be fully taken apart and reassembled |
| Quality Control | Individually inspected before shipping β California warehouse |
Package Contents
- β 1Γ Assembled Sword with Saya
- β 1Γ Cotton Sword Carrying Bag
- β Double-layer protective packaging (tube box + shipping box)
- β 1Γ Certificate of Authenticity
Note: Display stand shown in some product images is not included.
β 30-day hassle-free returns: return in original unused condition with all original packaging for a full refund or exchange.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How does this compare with Empire Wheel Katana?
The Wakizashi profile is shorter and more compact, while the Katana version keeps full-length proportions.
What steel is the blade made of?
The blade is 1045 carbon steel folded to a Damascus pattern, hand forged and clay tempered. Hardness is 52β54 HRC at the edge and 48β50 HRC at the spine.
Does the blade have a bo-hi (fuller)?
Yes. The blade has a long bo-hi (fuller) on each side.
Is the hamon real?
Yes. This blade is clay tempered, and the hamon is formed by that process.
Is this 1045 steel or Damascus?
It is both: 1045 carbon steel is the base steel grade, while Damascus describes the folded pattern and construction visible on the blade.
How do I maintain the blade?
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 β a minute of care after each session keeps the blade in condition indefinitely.
How do I know the quality is genuine?
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.
Contact Us
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