Katanas and Wagizashis
Since Japan was an island with limited iron ore, what iron existed was used primarily for weapons rather than armor. Therefore, blade function developed along the line of slicing rather than hacking;
people are soft and squishy, and cutting them is a far more effective use of force than hacking at them. Thus was developed the king of cutting weapons, the Katana and it's companion, the Wakizashi, or short sword.
Our Katana and Wakizashi come with a semi-sharp edge which can be taken to any level of sharpness desired by someone who knows what they're doing.
Our Build-a-Badger Wakizashi have a barrel pommel, and a guard choice of Chrysanthemum, Garuda Bird, or Musashi. Handle wrap comes in Black, Blue, Green, or for an additional $50, Brown Leather. If you’d like a matching set, the same options are available on Badger’s Katanas.
Badger’s blades have steel guards and pommels and a dark finish. Please note some variation from the photo will occur, especially in curvature, as all the blades are hand made.
Specifications
Blade Length: 19"
Hilt length: 7"
Weight: 1.75 lbs
Balance point: 1" from guard
Guard style: Choose below
Pommel style: Barrel
Cost includes US shipping and handling
It will take Badger at least 6-8 weeks from the date of order to craft your sword. Some swords take 12-16 weeks.