Description
An odd mix of old, new, and different, this sword is for those looking for novelty in antiquity. With a Tsuba reminding one of the geometric present, a Saya representing long life, and a double Bo-Hi to give that extra edge, this Tanto is certainly unique.
General Details
- Overall Length: 41 cm / 16.1 inches
- Blade Length: 32 cm / 12.6 inches
- Handle Length: 10 cm / 3.9 inches
- Blade Width: 3.2 cm / 1.25 inches
- Blade Thickness: 0.7 cm / 0.28 inches
- Blade Steel: 1060 High Carbon Steel
- Hamon: Distinct
- Sharpness: Sharpened (for unsharpened please select “blunt”)
- Blood Groove: Double Bo-Hi on one side
Fittings
- Tsuba: Alloy
- Fuchi / Kashira: Alloy
- Menuki: Alloy
- Seppa: Brass
- Habaki: Brass
- Tang: Full Tang
- Samegawa: White ray skin
- Ito (Braid): Synthetic Silk
- Mekugi: Bamboo Peg
- Saya: Hardwood
- Sageo: Synthetic Silk
Package Contents
- One Sword with Saya
- One Sword Bag
- Sword Stand not Included
Blade: The blade of this sword is hand forged and finished with 12 stages of polishing and sharpening. The steel used is high quality carbon steel, which is very pure, and keeps its edge very well.