Another in the excellent Cobra Steel line of modern versions of classical weaponry: the Cobra Steel wakizashi. Actually, with the way the suspension mounts are set up on the sheath, I'm tempted to call this the Cobra Steel tachi, but in either case/name, it's exceedingly cool (and sharp). The blade is razor sharp hand-forged X46Cr13 high grade stainless steel tempered in computer-controlled kilns to produce a strong blades with superior edge-holding ability. The tang is full profile, and even extended into the tsuba. Rubber scale hilt for comfort and shock absorbtion. Factory sharp, includes a leather sheath with steel fittings. Makes for an excellent machete or brush knife, and is also great as a low-cost tameshigiri training wakizashi.

length: 27 1/2"
blade: 20"
blade width: 1 1/8"
grip and pommel: 7"
tsuba: 1 7.8" x 1 3/8"
balance point: 2"
weight (sword): 1 lb 5.4 oz
weight (sword and sheath): 1 lb 14.1 oz

Price: $75