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Karōshi – Minamoto 1095 Hand Forged Wakizashi

Traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Compact, powerful and beautifully forged.

Introducing Karōshi, a premium hand-forged wakizashi from our Minamoto collection, combining traditional Japanese sword-making techniques with the strength and elegance of 1095 high-carbon steel.

The wakizashi was traditionally the shorter companion sword to the katana, forming part of the samurai's iconic daishō pairing.

Featuring a hand-forged, folded 1095 high-carbon steel blade and genuine stingray skin handle wrapping, Karōshi is an impressive addition to any Japanese sword collection.

⚔️ Hand Forged 1095 Folded Steel

Karōshi features a 1095 high-carbon steel blade, repeatedly heated, hammered and folded to create its distinctive layered construction.

The blade undergoes traditional-style heat treatment, followed by quenching in oil and water, combining modern steel with Japanese-inspired forging techniques.

Its compact wakizashi design makes it an excellent companion piece to a full-sized Minamoto katana.

🏯 Traditional Japanese Handle Construction

The wooden tsuka (handle) is covered in genuine stingray skin (samegawa), providing the distinctive textured finish associated with traditional Japanese swords.

This is completed with traditional cotton handle wrapping (tsukamaki), giving Karōshi the classic appearance of a samurai sword.

✨ Key Features

• ⚔️ Hand-forged 1095 high-carbon steel blade

• 🔥 Folded steel construction – traditional Japanese-inspired craftsmanship

• 🗡️ Wakizashi design – the iconic shorter companion to the samurai katana

• 🌊 Heat-treated blade – quenched using oil and water

• 🐉 Genuine stingray skin (samegawa) beneath the handle wrapping

• 🏯 Traditional cotton tsukamaki – classic Japanese-style handle finish

• 🎁 Premium Minamoto collectible – ideal for Japanese sword enthusiasts

• 🇬🇧 Fast UK shipping from The Sword Stall

🗡️ The Samurai's Companion Blade

Compact yet steeped in Japanese sword-making heritage, Karōshi celebrates the craftsmanship and tradition of the wakizashi.

With its folded 1095 high-carbon steel blade, hand-forged construction and genuine stingray skin handle, it's a fantastic choice for collectors looking to expand their Minamoto collection.

Hand forged. Traditionally inspired. A worthy companion to the katana.

Please note: This is a high-carbon steel collector's sword intended for responsible adult ownership and display. Not suitable for sparring or theatrical combat.

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Legal & Safety Notice

🔞 Sold to adults aged 18+ only

Age Verification:
This product is sold to adults aged 18 years and over. By purchasing, you confirm that you meet this requirement. Orders may be subject to age verification checks prior to dispatch, and we reserve the right to cancel any order where age cannot be satisfactorily verified.

Important Information

• This katana is supplied as a traditional hand-crafted blade and is not sold for self-defence or unlawful use

• Customers are responsible for safe handling and secure storage

• Ownership and use may be subject to local laws, customers should ensure compliance in their jurisdiction