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Hand-forged Damascus steel
Elegant brass habaki
Cast metal alloy embellishments
Genuine ray skin handle
Heavy cord wrappings
Black lacquered sheath
15" overall
Hand-forged Damascus steel
Elegant brass habaki
Cast metal alloy embellishments
Genuine ray skin handle
Heavy cord wrappings
Black lacquered sheath
15" overall
Product Description
Like the smaller blades traditionally carried by the samurai, this tanto short sword features a hand-forged Damascus steel blade with a high carbon content. The 8 1/4" blade has a custom-designed, one-of-a-kind look and feel complete with a heavy blood groove. An elegant brass habaki blade sleeve meets the cast metal alloy tsuba for authentic style. The genuine ray skin handle has cord wrappings and a handsome menuki. A glossy black lacquered scabbard houses the blade.
what a beautiful piece of metal. came sharp enough to cut a tissue in half when i threw it in the air. no major tool marks and very well put together.
Benjamin Neely Aug 08, 2016 (4 out of 5)
Good for starters
This is a great tanto for starting to collect swords. With the right skill it server as a great cutter for light targets, however I did break the handle on mine by accidentally hitting a large wooden base when I cut through my target, but it still works fine!
Joe Mar 29, 2015 (4 out of 5)
decent knife
Good price good knife Mostly satisfied because matches my katana Some minor imperfections that were somewhat easily remedied with some handiwork wich i didnt expect but overall a good buy would appreciate a credit for having to put some effort into making this a satisfactory purchase since im a budk customer and not an employee
Jesse Yelvington Jan 26, 2011 (4 out of 5)
Well where to start again crazy fast shipping from TS! This is a very quality piece the only thing is that its not exactly razor sharp as said in the product description but that can be easily fixed. Overall I give it two thumbs up very very nice and sturdy
Albert Bridwell Aug 16, 2009 (4 out of 5)
This is an amazing tanto!! a Ryumon forge of quality, you will not get a tanto of this caliber anywhere else for this price! Very sharp & functional, made of all authentic beautiful materials! This is one I would take with me in the field!
Anonymous Jul 29, 2016 (3 out of 5)
Latest acqusition
I wanted a Tanto blade to go with my Katana and Wakizashi swords. It was OK for the money, but I would like to make note of a few minor problems I had with this item. Mine was not sharp at least not as was described and advertised. I did have to work on it with my accusharp for a while to render a good edge. The basic angle of the edge was there, just not finished.
The steel Habaki was a bit loose and the cord wrapping could be a bit tighter. Other than that I do like the blade itself and look of the tanto.
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Ryumon Hand Forged Damascus Steel Samurai Tanto Sword Black