The Practical Tanto represents a most popular tanto, offering excellent quality at a great price. The blades are hand-forged high-carbon steel and are differentially tempered using a traditional claying method to produce a HRC60 on the edge (ha) and a HRC40 on the back (mune) with a medium (chu) kissaki. The temper line (hamon) is authentic and prominent. The fittings (koshirae) are superbly antiqued adding to the aesthetics of the set. The saya is done in a deep black lacquer and the sageo is black Japanese cotton.
Practical Tanto Features:
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Hand forged, high carbon steel blade (differentially tempered)
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Fully sharpened
- Deep black, lacquered saya with long sageo
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Faux rayskin wrapped tsuka with blossom menuki
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Fully functional |
Measurements:
Blade: 7"
Handle: 4"
Overall: 12"
Weight: 6 Oz
Thickness of blade: .25" | |