Kiku Matsuda Ronin Tactics Wakizashi 脇差 (Short Sword).

Description

1 of 15 Rare Rōnin Wakizashi 脇差 (Short Sword) By Kiku Matsuda. Condition is “New”. These will not be made again. Only 15 are in existence.
Rōnin Wakizashi 脇差 (Short Swords). Kiku Matsuda is a world-renowned master blade maker. His work is highly requested from collectors around the world. There is normally a two year wait on Kiku’s blades.
Rōnin Wakizashi blades are made in Japan and constructed with Japanese PM OU31 steel. The shape of the blade is formed to meet the traditional art of Japanese swordsmanship (Kenjutsu 剣術). The spine thickness is ¼” which runs to the pommel of the blade. Handle is made with a textured G10 handle. There is a blood groove that runs down the spine of the blade. The lead edge has kiku’s signature Hamon line. Each blade is serial numbered and bears the symbol of a Rōnin. Each blade will also bear the symbol of the Samurai Oda Clan Symbol.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 14.5”
Overall Length: 21”
Blade Spine Thickness: ¼”
Blade Steel: Japanese PM OU31
Blade Hardness: Rockwell Hardness 62
Handle: Textured G10
Blade Weight: 1.28 lbs