As we approach the finish line of the Wakizashi project, we reach one of the final steps the 'Mei.' This is the traditional chiseled inscription found on the Nakago (tang) of Japanese swords. To create this Mei, I forged a simple chisel from a piece of spring steel.
The text engraved on this blade conveys essential information: the year, my name and the place where this Wakizashi was crafted, Italy. Special thanks to Kurt Matsuda for assisting with the translation of this inscription.

Only a few final steps remain, including wrapping the sageo (cord) around the saya and crafting astand for my Wakizashi and the original piece I attempted to replicate. Stay tuned, as the reveal is just around the corner!

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0:00 Forging Engraving Chisel
1:49 Tracing the Mei
2:32 Cutting the Mei
3:10 Laquering
3:28 Result and Mei Translation

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