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.
This tanto is in a shirasaya style of mounting, it has beautiful shape. The wood is redwood with natural grains. The fuchi and koiguchi are made of polished, black buffalo horn. The blade is made of durable 1095 high carbon steel and clay tempered, hamon is clearly visible on the blade.
Overall Length : 54cm / 21.3"
Nagasa(Blade) : 31cm / 12.2"
Tsuka(Handle) : 15cm / 5.9"
Motohaba(width near habaki) : 3.1cm
Sakihaba(width near yokote) : 2.2cm
Sori(Curve) : 0.7cm
Kasane(thickness at habaki) : 7.5mm
Sakikasane(thickness at yokote) : 3mm
Blade : Maru, 1095 High Carbon Steel real clay tempered
Saya Material : Huawi Wood+Buffalo Horn
Handle Material : Huawi Wood+Buffalo Horn
Weight without saya : 0.55kg/1.2lb
POB : 5.5cm
Notes: 1) The sword will go with a free sword bag .
2) Our products are 100% handmade, so specification varies slightly from sword to sword. We appreciate your understanding.
