SZW 001 | Shobu Zukuri Wakizashi “Hisshou”

The largest blade we’ve made to date, based on our classic Hisshou, hand built in North Carolina by our friends at Primitive Woodsman. Featuring a 13” 80CrV2 blade in 1/4” steel for serious use, and a black canvas Micarta handle. The Hisshou (必勝) kanji is a custom work from Shodō artist Koshin. This is a limited run of 50 pieces.

Shipping Late-June. 

Blade Material: 80CrV2

Blade Length:  13” | 330mm

Blade Thickness: 1/4” | 6.4mm

Blade Shape: Shobu Zukuri

Finish: Blackwash

Handle Material: Black Canvas Micarta

Handle Length: 5” | 127mm

Sheath: Kydex

Batch Number: 001

Batch Quantity: 50

Release date: June 2025

Manufacturer: Primitive Woodsman

Made in: Boone, NC USA