Honshu Boshin Wakizashi
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$204.99
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1060 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lbs 9.2 oz
- Brand
- United Cutlery
- Culture
- Japanese
Overview
Honshu Boshin Wakizashi
A practical sword for a more modern age; the Honshu Boshin takes the design of the famed Japanese Wakizashi and melds it with modern material and innovation. The blade is tough and resilient tempered 1060 high carbon steel with a thick blade spine for additional durability. The hilt has a steel guard and pommel and is completed with a grip of ergonomic thermoplastic rubber for a sure and comfortable hand hold. The slim oval form of the guard allows for the sword to be worn more closely to the body or more easily stowed in a tight space than a traditional round guard and the pommel has a pre-drilled hole to accommodate your own lanyard.
The sword comes with a black wooden scabbard which is completed with a sageo of black cord over synthetic leather.
Please Note: This product tends to suffer from a slightly loose guard and it is a common enough issue that it cannot be considered a defect and is representative of standard level of quality.
Rugged TPR handle - clean, functional design; textured no-slip grip; ergonomic contours boost comfort, reduce fatigue thermoplastic rubber
Offset elliptical guard and angled pommel with lanyard hole for tethering; both satin-finished stainless steel
Tough wooden saya beautifully complements sword; accented with black leather sageo
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- United Cutlery
- Culture
- Japanese
- Pommel
- Integrated
- Blade Length
- 22 1/2"
- Blade
- 1060 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 2 lbs 9.2 oz
- Edge
- Moderately Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 2 1/8"
- Thickness
- 5.8 mm - 5.6 mm
- Width
- 33.1 mm
- Grip Length
- 9"
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
Reviews
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What steel is the blade made from? Common Question
Tempered 1060 high carbon steel.
Q How does it handle and where is the balance point? Common Question
It has a thick, durable spine with a point of balance about 2 1/8 inches from the guard, giving a lively, front-light feel for quick cuts.
Q Is this suitable for cutting practice or reenactment? Common Question
Classed as 'Battle Ready' and moderately sharp from the factory; appropriate for light cutting practice. It is a modern tactical design, not a historical reenactment-safe blunt blade.
Q What are the grip and fittings made of? Common Question
Ergonomic thermoplastic rubber (TPR) grip with satin-finished stainless steel guard and an integrated stainless pommel featuring a lanyard hole.
Q What scabbard is included? Common Question
A black wooden saya with synthetic leather-over-cord sageo.
Q Where is it manufactured? Common Question
China, by United Cutlery (Honshu).
Q What are the key dimensions and weight? Common Question
Overall length 33 in; blade length 22 1/2 in; width 33.1 mm; thickness 5.8–5.6 mm; weight 2 lb 9.2 oz; grip length 9 in.
Q Does it have any known fit issues? Common Question
A slightly loose guard is common on this model and considered representative of standard quality for the product.
Q Is sharpening offered or recommended? Common Question
It ships moderately sharp; buyers often opt for additional sharpening depending on intended cutting use and local laws.
Q What is the design lineage? Common Question
A modern tactical interpretation of the Japanese wakizashi with an offset elliptical guard and angled pommel for contemporary carry.
The Maker
United Cutlery
United Cutlery is known in the industry for its creativity and innovative product designs. They differentiate themselves by offering exclusive designs, patented mechanisms, and exclusive brands. United Cutlery produces a wide assortment of hunting, camping, fishing, military, utility, collectible, and fantasy knives, though we are most concerned with their exclusive fantasy sword designs and their ever growing list of licensed movie replicas. United Cutlery holds the license to reproduce swords from the Lord Of the Rings trilogy, as well as Blade and many more. Most of United Cutlery’s products are made in Taiwan by master craftsmen to very high quality standards.
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a wonderful sword! Very happy with it. got the extra sharpening done. Totally worth it. Hope they carry the full katana soon. really want it as well!