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"This sword is beautiful! Very sharp out of the box. Feels great to wield. Perfect length and weight. I am so glad I bought this ."
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Honshu Boshin Wakizashi
$149.99
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$229.99
- PREMIUM HIGH CARBON STEEL: 22 1/2” 1060 high carbon steel blade for superior strength and cutting precision.
- ERGONOMIC NON-SLIP HANDLE: Textured TPR grip ensures a firm hold, reducing hand fatigue during extended use.
- OVERSIZED POMMEL AND GUARD: Grey TiNi-finished steel pommel and elliptical guard enhance balance and durability.
- SLEEK MODERN SCABBARD: Semi-gloss black wooden scabbard with faux leather wrapping and cotton cord for a tactical aesthetic.
- OPTIMIZED FOR PERFORMANCE: 34” overall length with a perfectly balanced design for smooth handling and control.
- Complete with a black leather frog for versatile carrying options.
- 5" point of balance for optimal handling and maneuverability in combat or display.
- AVAILABLE IN: High carbon steel, Black midnight forge and Damascus
- PREMIUM HIGH CARBON STEEL: 22 1/2” 1060 high carbon steel blade for superior strength and cutting precision.
- ERGONOMIC NON-SLIP HANDLE: Textured TPR grip ensures a firm hold, reducing hand fatigue during extended use.
- OVERSIZED POMMEL AND GUARD: Grey TiNi-finished steel pommel and elliptical guard enhance balance and durability.
- SLEEK MODERN SCABBARD: Semi-gloss black wooden scabbard with faux leather wrapping and cotton cord for a tactical aesthetic.
- OPTIMIZED FOR PERFORMANCE: 34” overall length with a perfectly balanced design for smooth handling and control.
- Complete with a black leather frog for versatile carrying options.
- 5" point of balance for optimal handling and maneuverability in combat or display.
- AVAILABLE IN: High carbon steel, Black midnight forge and Damascus
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The Honshu Boshin Midnight Forge Wakizashi brings a bold, modern edge to a traditional Japanese design. Crafted with a 22 1/2” black 1060 high carbon steel blade, this wakizashi offers exceptional strength and cutting capability. Its fusion of classic craftsmanship with contemporary materials results in a weapon that is both powerful and refined. The handle is wrapped in textured TPR for an ergonomic, non-slip grip, while the oversized grey-TiNi finished steel pommel and guard enhance both balance and durability.
Designed for both collectors and modern practitioners, the Midnight Forge Wakizashi is paired with a semi-gloss black wooden scabbard, wrapped in black faux leather and cotton cord for a sleek and understated look. With a total length of 34”, this tactical wakizashi is built for those who appreciate precision, performance, and a striking aesthetic. Whether displayed, carried, or wielded, this Honshu creation offers a cutting-edge take on a time-honored blade.
Overall rating: 4.7272725 / 5 from 11 reviews.
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Pt. 2: The more I handle it the more I like it.
"Re: My initial assessment. In my earlier rating I quibbled about the length of the grip. I am inclined to retract that quibble. The extra inches allow the tip to be extended or withdrawn without changing position, by allowing the grip to move within the hand(s). It is an interesting feature - one I hadn't addressed before - and could be a tactical asset in blade combat. However, while any points are given for overall design, balance and utility, I must grouse ever so slightly about the plastic wrapping around the wood scabbard. At the mouth of the scabbard, the fit of the plastic to the wood is... awful. Functional and utilitarian, but... awful. The wood of the scabbard is exposed there at the mouth in a totally non-Wabi way. I await the delivery of my second Boshin Wakizashi to make comparison. I also agree with those who would have preferred a scabbard with a more modern market in mind. The grip is modern. The pommel is modern. But the scabbard is designed to be worn under a Kimono Sash. Fail. A more ambidextrous modern belt style scabbard attachment would be optimal. But this is a mean, cutting, utilitarian blade. Casca would approve."
Good sword
"Could have a stronger pummel connection. The bolt or screw broke with the pummel.. After a strong hit against a g2 bottle. The handle is fine an the sword still works great. Just the balance is massed up now."
Very Good Blade
"Not Exactly What I Was Expecting, But Its Really Nice Still, I Was Expecting It To Basically Mirror The Honshu Tactical Wakazashi In Every Way But Its Not Anything Like It Really, Doesnt Have The Habaki, Has A Hollow Grind And Secondary Edge Bevel, And Is A Tad Bit Longer Overall! The Only Issue I Have with It Is When I Received It, It Had A Thick Coat Of Wax On It That I Had To Wash Off, It Felt Like The Blade Had Been Diped In Rubber But A Quick Wash With Hot Water Fixes That."
Innovative success
"Just got mine today and very excited to get to start using it. I only had a chance to handle it about 20 minutes this morning before heading to work and a few things i wanted to mention. I really like a lot of the modern designs of Honshu and United Cutlery. I've ordered several products from the tactical wakizashi to the tantos, the gladius and jungle toothpicks and tanto machetes. The machetes have been great, super affordable and pretty cool and fun. The tactical waki and tanto on the other hand i had problems with. They looked great but in regards to function they seemed to not have a lot of heft in the blade. This Boshin Wakizashi has exceeded all of my expectations and is by far the best Honshu product i've purchased. The leather wrap on the saya has a nice feel and look. Saya is wood which is a plus, decent quality too from what i could tell. Handle has a recurve to it and I believe the tang runs all the way to the pommel at the bottom of the handle. The angle the pommel takes grips your hand as you swing preventing it from sliding and gives a great grip. That pommel is heavy duty metal too, could be a serious "attitude adjuster". Blade is thicker and heavier than their tactical wak/tanto which i think is a huge improvement on these smaller/shorter blades. I'm 6' 3'' and although this is a "Wak" the handle is large enough for two hands comfortably for power cuts or parrying etc. Seems fairly sharp, will have to do some test cutting over the weekend if i don't freeze and die with my heat being broken (:D). The tsuba (handguard) is similar to a simple bayonete protruding disc which is thick enough to be functional. Has a tactical feel and Is something I could see strapping to my back or waist. Only downside i see so far is that my blade came with a very sticky glue substance coating the blade. I don't mind wiping that off and cleaning it but worry that the glue is on the inside of the saya and will need repeated cleaning. All in all very pleased, think this product has made a lot of improvements where other honshu products have come up short."
Nice option for a contemporary piece
"Although this is not a show piece or something I would take into battle I am very satisfied with my purchase of this item. It is a modern take on a a classic type of weapon. Fun to hold in you hand and practice with, if i was to drop it etc. I would not be as bummed out as if I had a more expensive show piece in my hand at the time. Heavy piece made out of quality materials, I have to say I like it very much and the people at United should be pleased with this design as I am. I don't think anyone would be disappointed with this piece. The scabbard is well made and holds the blade nice and snug."
Nice
"Just got mine this week. Heavy, well balanced sword. Very sharp. Not cheap in any way. Instantly one of my favorites. For the price you can't go wrong."
wow
"i just received this sword and wow this one is made for combat i will be getting another one to put in my collection because i am going to use the heck out of this one to see how it holds up it performs like it looks and feels i highly recommend it, and i will be putting it through some tough tests including crossing blades with some Damascus blades we have so this review is to be continued."
Simply Wow!
"I have no words I am still speechless all I can say is I'm a very satisfied customer!!!!!!"
good
"I just received this sword in this morning. It came with a nice box. Everything is good, but the blade look like the knives than a sword!"