Black Ice Wakizashi
Description
Black Ice takes a manganese steel blade and gives it a cold blue-and-silver contrast. Manganese steel is generally chosen for its toughness and resilience. Here, the blade carries a dark blue ground with a broad, wave-shaped surface pattern, while the polished edge remains bright against it.
The mounting stays in the same register: a blue-wrapped handle, black fittings, a gold-tone habaki, and a black lacquered saya brushed with blue and silver marks. The saya repeats the blade’s movement without copying it exactly, giving the piece a darker, more graphic presentation.
At wakizashi scale, Black Ice is compact but visually assertive. The dark scabbard and blue handle keep the color story intact when the blade is sheathed, while the exposed blade reveals the full contrast between its blue surface and bright edge.
Details
- Blade: manganese steel with a deep blue finish
- Blade pattern: broad blue wave-shaped surface design; not described as a traditional hamon
- Construction: full tang
- Edge options: sharpened or unsharpened
- Handle: blue wrap with matching blue sageo
- Saya: black lacquered solid wood with blue-and-silver brushed decoration
- Fittings: dark zinc alloy fittings with a gold-tone habaki
General Specifications
| Feature | This piece |
|---|---|
| Type | Wakizashi |
| Blade steel | Manganese steel |
| Blade finish | Deep blue finish with wave-shaped surface pattern |
| Construction | Full tang |
| Saya | Black lacquered solid wood with blue-and-silver decoration |
| Fittings | Dark zinc alloy set with gold-tone habaki |
| Handle | Blue wrap with matching blue sageo |
| Edge options | Sharpened / Unsharpened |
Dimensions & Weight
| Measurement | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 55 cm | 21.7 in |
| Blade length | 33 cm | 13.0 in |
| Handle length | 17 cm | 6.7 in |
| Blade width | 3.2 cm | 1.26 in |
| Blade thickness | 0.6 cm | 0.24 in |
| Weight | Approx. 700 g | Approx. 1.54 lb |
Materials & Craftsmanship
We choose the right steel for each katana—nothing more, nothing less |
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One continuous piece of steel, from blade to handle |
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Through-hardened or clay-tempered, years of experience get it just right |
Hand-Fitted Koshirae
Shaped to follow the katana’s curve, with a secure fit for a smooth draw without slipping loose |
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For centuries, the tsuba has reflected its owner’s taste—and is often the first detail to catch the eye |
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A comfortable shape, a tight wrap—the first step to bringing out a katana’s true power is a firm grip |