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Hand Forged Japanese Tanto Short Sword Mini Katana Sanmai Clay Tempered Half-Rayskin Saya Sharp

Hand Forged Japanese Tanto Short Sword Mini Katana Sanmai Clay Tempered Half-Rayskin Saya Sharp

Regular price $479.00 USD
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Description:
The Tanto is one of the oldest and most respected Samurai weapons in Japanese history. It dates back to the Heian period and was utilized as a weapon during battles to penetrate and pierce through the armor of the opponent more efficiently. Tanto has also been utilized for slashing, it has highly effective in close-quarter combat. Women would sometimes carry a tanto concealed in their sash or obi for self-defense.We offer traditionally made Japanese Tanto in all sizes and shapes.

Features:

  • 1095 high carbon steel+folded steel. Full Tang. Clay tempered.
  • Battle ready, not just a collectible.
  • Traditional craftsmanship, hand forged, hand polished.
  • Perfect balance, comfortable grip.
  • Gives away a free sword bag and spare Mekugi (Peg).
  • Free engraving available.

Tanto Specifications:

Overall Length: 54cm / 21.3"
Nagasa(Blade): 31cm / 12.2"
Tsuka(Handle): 15cm / 5.9"
Motohaba(width near habaki): 3.15cm
Sakihaba(width near yokote): 2.3cm
Sori(curve): 0.7cm
Kasane(thickness at habaki): 7.5mm
Sakikasane(thickness at yokote): 3mm
Blade: Honsanmai, 1095 High Carbon Steel+Folded steel
Saya Material: Hardwood+Buffalo Horn+Rayskin
Handle Material: Hardwood+Genuine Rayskin
Tsuba:  Iron, 74*74*4mm

 

Notes:
  1. The display stand and packing box aren't included.
  2. Our products are 100% handmade, so specification varies slightly from sword to sword. We appreciate your understanding.
  3. All our katana swords are hand forged by swordsmiths,  the forging time about 7-15 days. For some high-performance swords may require longer hand forged processing time, depending on the difficulty of the craft.

Please click the following link to view the knowledge about swords:

Sword maintenance of common sense

Folding pattern steel/Damascus steel in China

Forging skill of Longquan sword is China's intangible cultural heritage

Jin Yi Wei Pei Dao

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