Reikazan Wakizashi Sword (冷火山) – Frozen Volcano Reikazan Wakizashi Sword (冷火山) – Frozen Volcano £290.00
Kōryū Wakizashi (光龍) – Light Dragon Kōryū Wakizashi (光龍) – Light Dragon £240.00
-10% Code SPRING until 14/06/2026

Akikaze Wakizashi (赤風) – Copper Wind

£215.00

T10 Steel High hardness and excellent cutting performance.
full tangBlade running through the entire handle for maximum strength.

The Akikaze wakizashi sword draws its name from the kanji 赤風, “Copper Wind,” a symbol of transformation and enduring beauty. Forged using traditional swordsmith methods in T10 high-carbon steel, its bo-hi blade sings on the draw, while the round copper tsuba, engraved with bamboo motifs, and gilded dragon menuki beneath black diamond-braided tsuka-ito make every detail count.

Add to Cart
Akikaze Wakizashi (赤風) – Copper Wind
Akikaze Wakizashi (赤風) – Copper Wind
£215.00

You need to enter less than 40 characters.

Latin or Japanese alphabet (40 characters maximum)

07 45 12 57 889 MON-FRI / 9am-6pm
How to choose a katana sword?
Secure payment
StripeVisaMastercardApple PayGoogle PayPayPalAmerican Express

Dedicated customer care

Complimentary shipping

Tracked delivery

Satisfaction guaranteed

Additional information

Blade Material: No selection

T10 Steel
Scabbard (Saya 鞘): No selection

Wood covered with braided leather strips
Handle (Tsuka 柄): No selection

Faux black stingray leather and wood
Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): No selection

Black braided diamond shape
Menuki (目貫): No selection

Golden dragon
Guard (Tsuba 鍔): No selection

Round copper guard engraved with bamboo and checkerboard patterns.
Fuchi (縁): No selection

Copper engraved with woven bamboo motifs
Kashira (頭): No selection

Copper engraved with woven bamboo motifs
Habaki (鎺): No selection

Brass with kamon
Blade length (cm): No selection

51
Overall length including handle (cm): No selection

76
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

1.1
Package weight (kg): No selection

1.4

Akikaze Wakizashi Sword: the Spirit of Copper Wind

Its name is carved into kanji: 赤風, the red wind, the copper wind. In Japanese tradition, this force of transformation speaks of seasons that pass and leave their mark on everything they touch. The Akikaze wakizashi sword carries this symbolism into every detail of its construction, a blade that embodies both impermanence and enduring strength. From the first moment it clears its woven leather saya, it commands the space around it with the quiet authority of a sword built to mean something, not merely to exist.

Akikaze Wakizashi (赤風) – Copper Wind
Akikaze Wakizashi (赤風) – Copper Wind

Forged with Purpose: Finished with Precision

The Akikaze sword is built on a foundation of T10 steel, one of the most respected high-carbon steels in Japanese-style sword production, prized for its edge retention and structural integrity. The blade is forged using traditional swordsmith methods, and runs full tang through the tsuka for a balance that feels deliberate in the hand. A bo-hi (棒樋) is carved cleanly into the steel, reducing mass without sacrificing presence and producing the characteristic whispered note of a blade moving through air with purpose.

The Samurai's Trusted Companion

The Wakizashi was the shorter blade worn alongside the katana by Japanese samurai, together forming the iconic Daisho, the symbol of the samurai class. Lighter and more compact than a katana, the Wakizashi was used in close combat, indoor fighting, and as a personal sidearm never left the samurai’s side. Our Wakizashi replicas are crafted with the same attention to detail and quality materials as our full-size katanas, delivering an authentic and beautifully finished blade. Whether you’re a collector, a history enthusiast, or looking to complete your Daisho set, explore our full Wakizashi collection and bring a piece of samurai heritage home.

Wakizashi

Gold, Copper and Shadow

The visual identity of the Akikaze wakizashi is built on deliberate contrast. The round copper tsuba, large and substantial, is engraved with bamboo and checkerboard motifs, a centerpiece that anchors the entire koshirae. The brass habaki is engraved with a traditional kamon, a rare and personal detail that elevates this piece above generic production. The fuchi and kashira echo the bamboo motifs in copper, creating an ensemble where every fitting speaks the same visual language. Beneath the black diamond tsuka-ito, a gilded dragon menuki coils at the grip, symbol of strength and wisdom, felt as much as seen.

A Blade That Belongs in the World

The saya of the Copper Wind departs from convention with intention: a wooden core wrapped in woven leather straps, matte black and precise, with a natural leather accent at the koiguchi that warms the palette without softening the drama. The tsuka combines faux black stingray samegawa and wood beneath a tight diamond-pattern braid in black leather, secure and correct in hand. At 51 cm of blade and 76 cm overall, the Akikaze carries the weight and presence of a wakizashi conceived for both ceremony and use. It is a sword that asks to be held, displayed, and understood as a complete object, where the name 赤風 and the craft it represents arrive together, inseparable and entirely resolved.

FAQ

We deliver in the United Kingdom.

We partner with UPS and EMS to provide you with reliable, high-quality shipping service.

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.

Reviews

There are no reviews yet

Add a review
You must be logged in to post a review Log In
SKU: N/A Category:

Related products