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Kodachi Sword

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£220.00

Damascus Steel Wavy pattern with balanced strength.
full tangBlade running through the entire handle for maximum strength.

Before the Wakizashi existed, there was the Kodachi sword, the refined short blade that defined Japanese swordsmanship during the Heian period. Forged using traditional swordsmith methods in layered Damascus steel, this 52 cm blade pairs striking visual depth with a rosewood saya and brass Habaki of uncommon sobriety. A historically grounded piece, balanced at 1 kg, built for those who seek the origin, not the imitation.

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Blade Material: No selection

Damascus Steel
Guard (Tsuba 鍔): No selection

Small ornamental rounded guard
Handle (Tsuka 柄): No selection

Rosewood
Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): No selection

None
Habaki (鎺): No selection

Brass
Scabbard (Saya 鞘): No selection

Rosewood
Blade length (cm): No selection

52
Overall length including handle (cm): No selection

75
Length with scabbard (cm): No selection

78
Handle length (cm): No selection

20
Blade thickness (cm): No selection

0.7
Blade width (cm): No selection

3.2
Weight (kg): No selection

1 kg
Package weight (kg): No selection

1.5 kg

Kodachi Sword: Ancestor of the Wakizashi

Before the wakizashi existed, before the Muromachi era gave the samurai his companion blade, there was the kodachi sword. Born in the Heian period (794 to 1185), shaped after the tachi and worn at the side, the kodachi stood at the crossroads of elegance and lethality. With its characteristic blade length of 40 to 65 cm, it embodied a refinement that would define Japanese sword culture for centuries. This piece honors that legacy, forged using traditional swordsmith methods and dressed in materials worthy of its ancient lineage.

Kodachi Sword
Kodachi Sword

Damascus Steel: Rosewood, and Aged Bronze

This kodachi katana is built around a Damascus-style folded steel blade, where the genuine patterning of the steel flows across the surface in organic waves of itame and mokume hada, wood-burl and wood-eye grain visible to the naked eye. No print, no decal. A real folded structure that catches light differently at every angle. Paired with a matched rosewood handle and scabbard in warm reddish-brown tones, and completed by cast bronze fittings with an antiqued patina, creating a timeless and authentic look.

Traditional Craftsmanship, Uncompromising Quality

A katana is more than a sword, it’s a symbol of precision, discipline, and Japanese heritage. Our katanas are crafted with respect for traditional sword-making standards, offering you a reliable, durable, and beautifully finished blade. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced collector, you’ll find the perfect katana for your needs.

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A Blade Built with Purpose

The kodachi sword length of 52 cm sits precisely within the classical range that defined the form through the Heian period, compact enough for swift movement, substantial enough to command presence. The shinogi-zukuri construction gives the blade a defined ridge line and a broad, polished ji that showcases the folded steel hada in full. A full-length bo-hi runs cleanly along the upper portion of the blade, its sharp edges producing a characteristic sound in motion and lending the silhouette a visual sharpness that extends from habaki to kissaki. The chū-kissaki is geometrically sound, with a well-defined yokote line and a moderate tori-zori curvature of approximately 1.5 to 2.0 cm, functional and elegant in equal measure.

A Unified Object of Austere Beauty

The rosewood tsuka, approximately 20 cm in length and finished in its natural grain without wrapping or lacquer, is held in the Chinese dao-style cylindrical profile, a deliberate departure from standard Japanese mounting that gives this kodachi sword its distinctive East Asian character. Cast bronze ring collars at the guard and mid-handle create a coherent matched set with the fuchi and the warm-toned brass habaki, which seats firmly at the hamachi and provides a clean contrast between polished metal and aged bronze. The rosewood saya mirrors the handle in both material and finish, completing an ensemble where every element was chosen to reinforce a single vision: the quiet authority of a blade that carries centuries of Pan-Asian sword tradition in its grain, its curve, and its silence. At 1 kg and 75 cm overall, this is a piece that rewards both display and handling, one that earns its place in any serious collection.

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Delivery is free on all orders placed on our site, with no minimum purchase required.

Once your order is validated, our team processes it within 24 business hours. Your order is then shipped within 1 to 15 business days. You will generally receive your package within 15 business days from your order date, though in some cases delivery may take up to 36 business days. Our katanas are forged by master swordsmiths in Longquan, China, a region with centuries of unrivalled blade-making heritage. Each katana is dispatched directly from our workshops, allowing us to deliver exceptional quality at an honest price. From the moment your order is placed, you will receive email updates so you can track your shipment every step of the way.

Every item undergoes rigorous quality checks before being shipped. Our team oversees each step of the process to ensure your order meets the highest standards.

If your package has not arrived within 36 business days from your order date, please contact us at contact@japanese-swords.co.uk and we will take care of it.

You have one hour after your order is confirmed to notify us of any address error by email. After this period, we cannot guarantee a correction. A misrouted package may result in incorrect delivery or a failed delivery attempt. We strongly encourage you to double-check your shipping information before confirming your order.

You have 30 days from receipt of your package to report a problem or request an exchange or refund. The item must be returned in its original, unused condition and will undergo a quality check. If the check is successful, the refund will be issued to your original payment method within a few business days.

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  1. 3 weeks ago

    Wanted something a bit different from the usual full-length katana and this fit the bill perfectly. The shorter blade is really well proportioned, and the fittings feel sturdy rather than flimsy. Handling it feels natural, good weight distribution. Took it out of the box and straight onto the display stand.

    Thomas Verified owner

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