Description:
The tanto or short sword is a Japanese blade used by the samurai class of feudal Japan. It dates back to the Heian period and was mainly designed for stabbing but can be used for close quarter slashing. Women would sometimes carry a tanto concealed in their sash or obi for self-defense. SL1246 blade is made of 1095 high carbon steel, very sharp. The tsuka is made of hardwood and wrapped with genuine rayskin without ito. Black buffalo horns are used as fuchi, kashira and koiguchi. The tsuba is plain iron.

Features:

1095 high carbon 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:	Maru, 1095 High Carbon Steel
Saya Material:	Hardwood+Genuine Rayskin
Handle Material:	Hardwood+Genuine Rayskin
Tsuba:	Iron, 60405mm

Remarks:
There are errors in manual products-the actual product shall prevail

Notes:

The display stand is NOT included.
Our products are 111% handmade, so specification varies slightly from sword to sword. We appreciate your understanding.
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.

Hand Forged Japanese Tanto 20inch Short Sword 1095 High Carbon Steel Blade Full Tang