Pine Crane Wakizashi SD35300

The Pine Crane Daisho Set is another exquisite piece of revered symbolism from Japanese culture offered by the artisans of Dragon King. In Japanese mythos, the red-crown crane holds profound respect and power, believed to live for a thousand years. It is a symbol of authority, as the Japanese idiom goes, "one word from the crane" refers to the final word that isn't challenged. The pine tree is also an icon of power, longevity, and wisdom, and Shinto beliefs state that the gods of heaven reside in the ancient pines.

The Pine Crane motif carries throughout both pieces in stirring flows of earth tones. The bronzed steel tsuba, fuchi, and kashira are finely detailed with embossing, echoing life in art. The black cotton ito (handle wrap) beautifully contrasts the white same, silver crane menuki, seppa, habaki, and the bronzed fittings. The 19 5/8" forged T10 blade boasts a gorgeously prominent hamon with a mirror finished ji and mune. The 1 1/4" kissaki pierces quick and deep as the bill of crane. The textured brown saya contains all this majesty and power highlighted by the first 7" black and matte striped paint with a charcoal and copper accented sageo and buffalo horn korikata and kojiri. Overall: 27 3/4" Blade Length: 19 5/8" Handle Length: 6 7/8" Weight: 1 lbs 12 oz Sori: 1/2" Blade Steel: T10 Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40.

The Pine Crane motif carries throughout both pieces in stirring flows of earth tones. The wakizashi features a powerful motif of Japanese Culture, complementing the theme of the Daisho Set. A must-have for any collector, the Pine Crane Daisho Set is a stunning representation of revered symbolism from Japanese culture.

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