Purple‑Python‑Wakizashi – T10 Clay‑Tempered Dark Python‑Motif Short Samurai Sword

Product Introduction

The Purple‑Python‑Wakizashi is dark python‑motif themed wakizashi short samurai side‑arm sword, fully differentiated from sengoku historical tachi, military‑era sabers, floral‑art, cosmic‑nebula, gothic‑fantasy katana and anime‑character replica swords. This dark‑aesthetic collectible is built with premium T10 high‑carbon steel and traditional tsuchioki clay‑differential‑tempering delivering natural flowing hamon temper‑line. It features elaborate open‑work snake‑relief antique‑bronze mounting hardware, black cotton‑ito tsuka with white faux ray‑fish samekawa inner lining, and solid hardwood finished in special purple‑black python‑grain flow lacquer, paired with thick purple‑blue mixed‑braided sageo cord. Target audiences include dark‑aesthetic nihonto collectors, python‑snake motif enthusiasts, compact short‑sword cabinet‑display and distinctive gothic‑dark‑theme decorative‑gift buyers.

The blade adopts premium T10 high‑carbon steel with traditional tsuchioki clay‑differential temper‑treatment, generating natural flowing hamon temper‑line. Compact wakizashi‑style shinogi‑zukuri geometry without blood‑groove hi, subtle embossed yokote dividing‑line, small functional wakizashi‑style kissaki tip and factory light‑sharp finish. Temper‑line and lacquered python‑grain saya scratch easily; only static cabinet‑display and photo‑shooting are allowed. Heavy chopping and violent impact must be strictly prohibited to preserve dark‑motif collectible surface condition.

Complete mounting‑hardware set uses elaborate open‑work snake‑relief antique‑bronze alloy fittings, round snake‑pattern carved tsuba, matching‑motif fuchi & kashira, small snake‑shape alloy menuki ornaments and solid‑brass habaki plus antique‑bronze‑finish alloy seppa washers. Short imogata‑style tsuka grip uses white faux ray‑fish samekawa inner lining wrapped with thick black moro‑hineri cotton ito. Scabbard is solid hardwood coated with exclusive purple‑black python‑grain flow‑effect lacquer, fitted with antique‑bronze koiguchi, kurikata and kojiri hardware; matched thick purple‑blue mixed‑braided sageo cord with antique‑bronze‑alloy clasp. Two natural bamboo mekugi pegs build fully‑removable full‑tang construction for blade inspection and regular anti‑rust maintenance. Dark‑theme fabric storage bag, small wakizashi wooden stand and sword‑maintenance‑kit are included as free‑gift set; custom snake‑mark blade‑engraving upgrade available for extra charge.

Core Selling Advantages

• Exclusive dark python‑snake‑motif wakizashi short side‑arm sword, open‑work snake‑relief antique‑bronze‑alloy hand‑guard for dark‑aesthetic collecting
• T10 clay‑differential‑tempered steel blade with natural flowing hamon temper‑line, authentic compact wakizashi blade geometry
• Full‑set snake‑theme antique‑bronze‑alloy hardware delivers unique mysterious dark‑motif visual style
• Special purple‑black python‑grain flow‑effect lacquer hardwood saya, one‑of‑a‑kind dark‑purple texture appearance
• White faux ray‑fish‑skin samekawa inner lining tsuka wrapped by durable black moro‑hineri cotton ito
• Dual bamboo‑peg fully‑detachable full‑tang build, allows full disassembly for blade inspection, cleaning and anti‑rust maintenance
• Compact wakizashi dimension, well‑suited for dark‑theme cabinet‑display, daisho‑set matching and mysterious‑style gift scenarios

Complete Original Product Specifications (All dimensions & materials fully retained without omission)

Parameter Item	Parameter Value
Zencho Entire Total Length	74.6cm / 29.37inch
Hacho Effective Blade Length	49.5cm / 19.48inch
Tsuka Handle Length	18.6cm / 7.32inch
Sori Blade Curvature	1.02cm / 0.40inch
Sakikasane Tip Thickness	0.42cm / 0.16inch
Motokasane Root Thickness	0.64cm / 0.25inch
Sahihaba Tip Width	2.12cm / 0.83inch
Motohaba Root Width	2.98cm / 1.17inch
Kissaki Nagasa Tip Length	3.0cm
Boshi Tip Shape	Compact Functional Wakizashi‑Style Kissaki
Mizuheshi Heat Treatment	Tsuchioki Traditional Clay‑Differential Tempering
Hamon Temper Pattern	Natural Flowing Visible Hamon Temper‑Line
Hi Blood Groove	No Hi (No Groove)
Blade Raw Material	T10 High‑Carbon Mono‑Solid Steel
Blade Forge Structure	Maru‑gitae Mono‑Solid Forge
Blade Polishing Craft	Standard Wakizashi‑Grade Mirror Polishing
Blade Profile	Compact Wakizashi‑Style Shinogi‑zukuri Geometry
Yokote Reinforcement Line	Subtle Embossed Yokote Separation Line
Tang Disassembly	Fully Removable Full Tang
Mekugiana Peg Holes	Two Bamboo Peg Holes
Mekugi Fix Pegs	Natural Solid Bamboo Pegs
Fuchi & Kashira Material	Open‑Work Snake‑Relief Antique‑Bronze‑Alloy Fittings
Tsuka Wrap Craft	Moro‑hineri Durable Black Cotton Ito Maki
Tsuka Inner Lining	White Faux Artificial Ray‑Fish Samekawa Skin
Side Menuki Ornaments	Small Snake‑Shape Antique‑Bronze‑Alloy Mini Ornaments
Blade Seppa Washers	Solid Antique‑Bronze‑Finish Alloy Sheets
Tsuba Hand Guard	Open‑Work Snake‑Relief Antique‑Bronze‑Alloy Wakizashi Tsuba
Habaki Blade Collar	Solid Raw‑Brass Finished Collar
Saya Scabbard Base	Solid Hardwood Special Purple‑Black Python‑Grain Flow‑Effect Lacquer Finish
Sageo Binding Cord	Thick Purple‑Blue Mixed‑Braided Cotton Rope With Antique‑Bronze‑Alloy Clasp
Shitodome Fitting	Antique‑Bronze‑Alloy Metal End‑Cap
Free Gift Accessory	Dark‑Theme Fabric Storage Carry Bag + Small Wakizashi Wooden Stand + Sword‑Maintenance‑Tool Kit
Total Full Set Weight	890g / 1.96pounds
Desheath Blade+Handle Weight	722g / 1.59pounds
Blade Sharp Option	Fully Sharpened / Ornamental Safe Unsharpened Optional
Custom Blade Engraving	Snake‑Motif‑Mark Logo Extra Charge Custom Upgrade Available
Handmade Reminder	Natural hamon, snake‑relief carving and python‑grain lacquer may show minor handmade craft deviation for reference only

Purple‑Python‑Wakizashi Python‑Motif Short‑Sword Parts Terminology Guide

KASHIRA: Wave‑snake‑engraved antique‑bronze‑alloy wakizashi pommel cap

MENUKI: Small snake‑shape antique‑bronze‑alloy side mini ornaments

TSUKAMAKI: Durable black moro cotton wakizashi grip wrap

SAMEKAWA: White faux artificial ray‑fish‑skin inner short‑grip lining

FUCHI: Snake‑relief antique‑bronze‑alloy grip‑ring fitting

TSUBA: Open‑work snake‑relief carved dark‑theme wakizashi hand‑guard

HABAKI: Solid raw‑brass blade collar for wakizashi mounting

KOIGUCHI: Purple‑black python‑grain saya mouth with antique‑bronze‑alloy band

SAGEO: Thick purple‑blue mixed‑braided binding cord with antique‑bronze‑alloy clasp

KURIKATA: Antique‑bronze‑alloy cord‑ring fitting

SAYA: Purple‑black python‑grain flow‑effect lacquer solid‑hardwood wakizashi scabbard

KOJIRI: Antique‑bronze‑alloy scabbard bottom end‑cap

Blade dimension schematic stored in media library, visit Custom Blade Customization for snake‑motif‑mark logo engraving service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What differentiates Purple‑Python‑Wakizashi from other short samurai swords?
A: This wakizashi features exclusive python‑snake dark‑motif aesthetic, special purple‑black python‑grain flow‑lacquer saya and snake‑relief antique‑bronze fittings; visually different from floral, military‑history and plain‑style wakizashi.

Q: What is special about python‑grain flow‑effect lacquer saya?
A: Hand‑crafted purple‑black flowing python‑grain texture gives unique mysterious dark visual effect, well‑suited for dark‑aesthetic collectors and daisho companion‑set building.

Q: How to maintain python‑grain lacquer saya and snake‑relief antique‑bronze fittings?
A: Keep dry storage environment, avoid long‑term sunlight exposure and sharp scratches, wipe with soft dry cloth regularly to protect lacquer and antique‑bronze‑alloy against oxidation and tarnish.

Q: Can this ornamental‑collectible wakizashi be used for heavy cutting practice?
A: Natural hamon and special python‑grain lacquer surface are delicate; only static display & photo‑shooting permitted, heavy chopping is strictly forbidden.

Q: Similar Sengoku‑period historical reproduction tachi reference?
A: View feudal‑warlord themed historical tachi sword: Mitsuhide‑Akechi‑Tachi.

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