Cold Steel GOLD LION WAKIZASHI

Cold Steel GOLD LION WAKIZASHI

The WAKIZASHI represents a Samurai's “everyday carry sword” for personal protection and the defense of his Lord, his family, and his home. Significantly lighter than some of our other heavier-duty katanas, it is not only faster in hand, but also easier and more comfortable to carry when tucked into an Obi and worn all day. The katana's Menuki bears the symbol of the Japanese Shisa (lion dog), a guardian or protector – a fitting motif for this beautiful lightweight sword. The Gold Lion Katana's blade measures just under thirty inches and is made from expertly hand-honed and highly polished Damascus steel, with a Hamaguri grind, peaked Lori Mune spine, and undulating clay-tempered Hamon. The black iron Tsuba, Fuchi, and Kashira all feature gleaming 24 carat gold accents, and the handle is fitted with white ray skin and black silk cord wrap. The Gold Lion Wakizashi mirrors the materials, fit, and finish of its larger brother in every way except size. It is equally light and fast, with the same high-quality materials, but at a fraction of the size, making it an excellent companion to the Gold Lion Katana or a beautiful standalone blade in its own right.

PRODUCT PARAMETERS

Color: Black/Green/Gold

Overall size: 717 mm

The Cold Steel Gold Lion Katana represents a Samurai's "every day carry sword" for personal protection, and the defense of his Lord, his family and his home. Significantly lighter than some of our other heavier-duty Katanas, it is not only faster in-hand, but easier and more comfortable to carry when tucked into an Obi and worn all day. The Katana's Menuki bears the symbol of the Japanese Shisa (Lion Dog) a guardian or protector - a fitting motif for this beautiful lightweight sword. Measuring just under thirty inches, the Gold Lion Katana's blade is made from expertly hand honed and highly polished Damascus steel, with an Hamaguri grind, peaked Lori Mune spine and undulating clay-tempered Hamon. The black iron Tsuba, Fuchi and Kashira all have gleaming 24 carat gold leaf accents and the handle features white ray-skin and a black silk cord wrap. The Gold Lion Wakizashi mirrors the materials, fit and finish of its larger brother in every way except size. It's equally light and fast, and with the same high-quality materials, but at a fraction of the size, making it an exquisite companion piece to the Gold Lion Katana, or a beautiful stand-alone blade in its own right.

Weight: 22.4oz Blade Thickness: 6mm Blade Length: 21" Blade Steel: Damascus Handle Length/Material: 7-1/4" Overall Length: 28-1/4" Additional Features: Black Lacquered Wood Scabbard. Samé (Ray Skin) Handle with Black Braid Cord and Brass Menuki. Sword Style: Japanese Blade Length Range: 20-30 in Steel Family: Damascus