Nightingale Wakizashi
Description
Nightingale brings a bright, polished 1045 carbon steel blade into a warmer, more tactile setting. 1045 is a medium-carbon steel with a practical balance of hardness and toughness. A clean bo-hi runs along the blade, while the defined kissaki gives the short sword a clear, traditional profile.
Below the blade, the character shifts to wood and earth tones: a brown-wrapped handle with a white diamond underlay, a gold-tone habaki, and black-and-gold fittings. The pale solid-wood saya is carved with flowing linework rather than covered in glossy lacquer, giving the piece a lighter, natural feel.
At wakizashi scale, Nightingale keeps the display footprint compact while giving the saya enough room for its carved surface to be seen. The result is a short sword built around polished steel, warm brown wrapping, and carved wood.
Details
- Blade: 1045 medium-carbon steel with a polished finish
- Blade feature: bo-hi and defined kissaki
- Construction: full tang
- Edge options: sharpened or unsharpened
- Handle: warm brown wrap with white diamond-pattern underlay
- Saya: pale carved solid wood with flowing decorative linework
- Fittings: black-and-gold zinc alloy set
- Edge hardness: 55 HRC
General Specifications
| Feature | This piece |
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| Type | Wakizashi |
| Blade steel | 1045 medium-carbon steel |
| Blade feature | Bo-hi |
| Construction | Full tang |
| Edge hardness | 55 HRC |
| Saya | Carved solid wood |
| Fittings | Zinc alloy set with black-and-gold finish |
| Handle | Brown wrap with white diamond-pattern underlay |
| Edge options | Sharpened / Unsharpened |
Dimensions & Weight
| Measurement | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length with saya | 55 cm | 21.7 in |
| Blade length | 33 cm | 13.0 in |
| Handle length | 17 cm | 6.7 in |
| Blade width | 3.2 cm | 1.3 in |
| Blade thickness | 0.6 cm | 0.2 in |
| Weight with saya | Approx. 0.7 kg | Approx. 1.5 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 |