Tokugawa | 20" Dawson Select Japanese Katana | Hamon | Arizona Ironwood
The Tokugawa Wakizashi embodies the spirit of a warrior tempered in the fires of battleānot brash and foolhardy but experienced, restrained, and far too cunning to expose a blow before it finds its mark.
This heirloom sword features a traditional high-contrast hamon; a differential heat treat method inspired by ancient Japanese swordsmiths. It demands the highest level of skill from the craftsman, but yields a visually stunning blade that is also superior in strength and edge. The blade flows effortlessly into a CPM-MagnaCut steel oval tsuba with an Antiqued Black finish. A beautiful and resilientĀ Arizona Ironwood handle completes the piece, fastened with mosaic pins and overlaid with black cotton silk.
SPECS:
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100% designed and handcrafted in the USA
- Hamon - Differential Heat Treat: AĀ hamon (åę) is the visible, flame-hardened temper line on a traditionally crafted blade, marking the boundary between the hardened cutting edge and the softer, more flexible spineĀ
- Heat treated in-house for maximum toughness, durability and edge-holding capability, and backed by the Dawson Common Sense Guarantee
- 3/16" 80CRV2 steel blade
- Approximately 20" blade, 18.5" sharpened edge, 30 7/8" overall
- Polished Arizona Ironwood handle overlaid with Japanese interlocking wrap inĀ black cotton silk
- CPM-3V steel hand guard with Antiqued Black finishĀ
- Top bevel for balance and penetration
- Custom fit stitchedĀ leather sheath
- Lifetime free resharpen included
- Protected by Dawson KnivesāĀ Common Sense Guarantee
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The Tokugawa Wakizashi embodies the spirit of a warrior tempered in the fires of battleānot brash and foolhardy but experienced, restrained, and far too cunning to expose a blow before it finds its mark.
This heirloom sword features a traditional high-contrast hamon; a differential heat treat method inspired by ancient Japanese swordsmiths. It demands the highest level of skill from the craftsman, but yields a visually stunning blade that is also superior in strength and edge. The blade flows effortlessly into a CPM-MagnaCut steel oval tsuba with an Antiqued Black finish. A beautiful and resilientĀ Arizona Ironwood handle completes the piece, fastened with mosaic pins and overlaid with black cotton silk.
SPECS:
-
100% designed and handcrafted in the USA
- Hamon - Differential Heat Treat: AĀ hamon (åę) is the visible, flame-hardened temper line on a traditionally crafted blade, marking the boundary between the hardened cutting edge and the softer, more flexible spineĀ
- Heat treated in-house for maximum toughness, durability and edge-holding capability, and backed by the Dawson Common Sense Guarantee
- 3/16" 80CRV2 steel blade
- Approximately 20" blade, 18.5" sharpened edge, 30 7/8" overall
- Polished Arizona Ironwood handle overlaid with Japanese interlocking wrap inĀ black cotton silk
- CPM-3V steel hand guard with Antiqued Black finishĀ
- Top bevel for balance and penetration
- Custom fit stitchedĀ leather sheath
- Lifetime free resharpen included
- Protected by Dawson KnivesāĀ Common Sense Guarantee
