The Practical Plus Wakizashi from Hanwei provides a very economical cutting sword as dependable as the Practical Katana (SH1070), but using more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is forged and differentially hardened in the traditional claying method with a prominent hamon. The Practical Plus Wakizashi features genuine Same (Rayskin) on the Tsuka, with a wrap (Tsuka-Ito) specially developed for its gripping qualities. The long tang is double-pegged for security. The fittings of the Practical Plus katana are patinated stainless steel decorated in a Japanese Dogwood motif with dragon menuki, and the handsome Tsuba is of an iron “sunburst” design with a brass habaki.  
 
Overall: 27 1/4", 69cm
Blade Length: 20", 51cm
Handle Length: 6 3/4", 17cm
Weight: 1lb 10oz, 735 Grams
Point of Balance: 3 1/2", 8.5cm
Sori: 1/2", 12mm
Blade Steel: 1566 Carbon Steel

Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.