Whispering Reed | Folded Steel Through-Hardened Wakizashi

Like a breath of wind through the marshlands, the Whispering Reed Wakizashi speaks of nature's quiet beauty and hidden strength. Its theme unfolds across the dark **iron fittings**, where **birds alight amongst reeds**, a timeless scene of tranquility. The blade is a study in functional elegance: tough, resilient, **through-hardened folded steel**. Housed in a **natural light wood grain saya**, this wakizashi is not a weapon of loud declaration, but a tool of subtle grace, echoing the whisper of the reeds.

Why Choose the Whispering Reed?

• Elegant "Birds & Reeds" Iron Fittings: The sword's artistic soul lies in its koshirae (fittings). Crafted from iron with a dark finish, the tsuba, fuchi, and kashira depict a serene scene of birds resting amongst reeds or bamboo leaves, evoking a sense of natural peace.
• Beautiful Folded Steel Blade (Hada): The blade is hand-forged from AISI 1060 steel, folded 13 times to create 8192 layers. This traditional process produces a beautiful and unique undulating grain pattern (hada) on the blade's surface, a subtle mark of quality craftsmanship.
• Resilient Through-Hardened Construction: This blade is through-hardened for maximum durability and resilience. It's designed to withstand the rigors of practice without chipping, making it an exceptionally tough and reliable companion sword.
• Natural Beauty: Light Wood Grain Saya: The scabbard (saya) is crafted from light-colored hardwood, finished to showcase its beautiful natural wood grain. This provides a warm, organic contrast to the dark fittings and blade.

Specifications

Dimensions & Geometry

• Overall Length: 30.7" (76 cm)
• Blade Length (Nagasa): 19.7" (51 cm)
• Handle Length (Tsuka): 8.1" (21 cm)
• Curvature (Sori): 0.75" (1.9 cm)
• Width at Base (Motohaba): 1.24" (3.15 cm)
• Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 0.91" (2.3 cm)
• Thickness at Base (Kasane): 0.3" (7.5 mm)
• Thickness at Tip (Sakikasane): 0.12" (3 mm)

Weight & Handling

• Total Weight:
• Weight without Sheath:
• Point of Balance (P.O.B.):

Materials & Construction

• Blade Steel: Folded Steel (AISI 1060, 13 Folds, 8192 Layers)
• Blade Construction: Maru (Monosteel), Hand-Forged, Through-Hardened
• Blade Geometry: Shinogi-Zukuri, Chu-Kissaki, No Bo-hi
• Fittings (Koshirae):
  • Guard/Fuchi/Kashira (Tsuba/Fuchi/Kashira): Iron, Birds & Reeds Theme
  • Ornaments (Menuki): Golden Feather
  • Collar (Habaki): Brass
  • Handle Wrap (Ito): Dark Brown Silk/Cotton
  • Rayskin (Samegawa) on Tsuka: White Genuine Rayskin
• Sheath (Saya): Light-colored Hardwood with Natural Grain Finish

Features

• Usage: Collection, Display, and Martial Arts Practice (Iaido / Tameshigiri).
• Tang: Full Tang with 2 Mekugi (pegs)
• Included: Silk Sword Bag
• Condition: Brand New (Wooden stand not included)