The ‘TakWak’ Tactical Wakizashi Machete by Ryujin is made from oil-quenched tempered and hardened 65MN Spring Steel – a tough no-nonsense steel becoming increasingly popular for truly functional and durable swords. And with a one-piece construction, it doesn’t get much more durable than this. With a thick double fullered blade, despite its short size it weighs in at a whopping 2.1lbs and is balanced right where it should be to perform.

While brutal in design, it also gives a nod to the Japanese tradition that inspired it – with a full faux rayskin wrap bound under tightly wrapped black rayon to improve the grip and give it a true Wakizashi aesthetic, up to and including stylized brass menuki handle ornaments (that also help to tighten the ito wrap). Add to this a lanyard hole at the base of the handle, wearable faux leather scabbard (and even a bottle opener!) and you have the perfect all round utilitarian too.

The Real Deal !