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Blade material: 1095 carbon steel
Blade Length (with Habaki): 31.5 cm
Blade Length (without Habaki): 30 cm
Handle Length: 15.2 cm
Overall Length: 52 cm
Blade Widdth: 3.2 cm/1.26 inch
Blade Thickness: 0.7cm/0.28 inch
Bo-hi: Short single Hi on each side
Blade Construction: Unokubitsukuri
Tang: Full tang
Tsuba/Plate: Alloy
Rayskin: genuine Rayskin
Habaki & Seppa: Brass
Fuchi & Kashira & menuki: Alloy
Sageo & Ito: Synthetic silk
Saya: hardwood scabbard
Craft: Handmade traditional polished
unokubitsukuri: the unokubitsukuri form from the edge area to play is pick made, front is a double edged. Is slightly curved, straight sword to machetes transition of a sword
Japanese tantō
The tantō is commonly referred to as a knife or dagger. The blade is single or double edged with a length between 15 and 30 cm (6-12 inches, in Japanese 1 shaku). The tantō was designed primarily as a stabbing weapon, but the edge can be used for slashing as well. Tantō are generally forged in hira-zukuri style (without ridgeline), meaning that their sides have no ridge line and are nearly flat, unlike the shinogi-zukuri structure of a katana. Some tantō have particularly thick cross-sections for armor-piercing duty, and are called yoroi toshi. Tantō were mostly carried by samurai, as commoners did not generally wear them. Women sometimes carried a small tantō called a kaiken in their obi primarily for self-defense. Tantō were sometimes worn as the shōtō in place of a wakizashi in a daishō, especially on the battlefield. Before the advent of the wakizashi/tantō combination, it was common for a samurai to carry a tachi and a tantō as opposed to a katana and a wakizashi.It has been noted that the tachi would be paired with a tantō and later the uchigatana would be paired with another shorter uchigatana.
Jacob
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2025
Great “dress tanto” for occasions. Habaki fits snuggly, but not an obstruction. Tsuka wrap is tight and fits the hand well. Great product for the price.This is a “bushi tanto” ie the “smallest sword” so it is a hefty tanto that can effectively block and counter. Sharpness would be the only critique; was sharp, but could’ve been better.
Aaron D Taylor
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
Nothing wrong with this knife at all. Delivered as described has Good looks everything was solid and well fit I don't understand what the negative reviews were for. It's not razor sharp but certainly sharp enough to harm something. It can be easily sharpened though. I'm pleased with my purchase.
Sam
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023
Great look and craftsmanship. However, it is very sharp. It was easily able to cut a piece of paper in half! Looks great on display!
Daven
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023
Pretty much like any other knife
Richard
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2023
I’m very happy with my new Tanto.It is as beautiful as the picture. All the fittings are tight and it is very sharp.
Norm
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021
I wasn't expecting a lot due to the price but, I was pleasantly surprised. The fit and finish was very good for the price point and the blade was very sharp right out of the box. I will definitely buy another one in a different color. This is a good buy.
TECH SENSEI
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2020
Awesome came early and it's extremely Sharp. Best Tato in my collection 😍
Earnest Smith
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2020
I highly recommend this product
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