{"product_id":"aonami-wakizashi","title":"Aonami Wakizashi","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAonami \"Blue Wave\" Wakizashi\u003c\/strong\u003e is an authoritative masterpiece that marries high-performance metallurgy with traditional Japanese aesthetics. Forged from \u003cstrong\u003e#50 carbon steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, the blade features a stunning \u003cstrong\u003ecobalt blue oxide finish\u003c\/strong\u003e and has undergone \u003cstrong\u003etraditional heat treatment (quenching)\u003c\/strong\u003e, achieving a remarkable edge hardness of approximately \u003cstrong\u003eHRC 58\u003c\/strong\u003e. This ensures exceptional edge retention and the structural resilience required for heavy-duty use, making it capable of withstanding rigorous impact without compromising the blade's integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysically, the Aonami is built for substance. With a substantial blade thickness of \u003cstrong\u003e0.75 cm (Motokasane)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it possesses a \"heavy-duty\" profile that offers a grounded, stable feel in the hand. The weight of \u003cstrong\u003e1060 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the user with an immediate sense of power and control, characteristic of a high-tier \"O-Wakizashi\" designed for both tactical reliability and ceremonial display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oceanic theme is meticulously executed through the \u003cstrong\u003ezinc alloy Tsuba\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a sculpted \u003cstrong\u003eGreat Wave motif\u003c\/strong\u003e in an antique brass finish. The sword is housed in a premium \u003cstrong\u003eoil-finished solid wood Saya\u003c\/strong\u003e, which offers a warm, organic texture and superior protection for the blackened-blue steel. Completed with a \u003cstrong\u003enavy blue silk Tsuka-ito\u003c\/strong\u003e over white artificial rayskin, the Aonami stands as a perfect balance of raw, heat-treated strength and poetic artisan design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged from #50 carbon steel and traditionally quenched for high resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAchieves HRC 58 hardness for exceptional edge retention and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty 0.75 cm thickness, providing a powerful and authoritative hand-feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc alloy fittings featuring a traditional Japanese \"Great Wave\" (Aonami) Tsuba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavy blue handle wrap (Tsuka-ito) over white artificial rayskin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy black solid wood lacquered Saya with a matching navy Sageo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dramatic, high-contrast display piece that combines durability with artisanal design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eNihonto Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWakizashi (O-Wakizashi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eItem Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eY-3652\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eSteel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#50 Carbon Steel (\u003cspan\u003eBlue Finish\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 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