Product Details

This tanto features a 12.5-inch nagasa forged from 1045 carbon steel with a striking golden finish. Heat-treated to 58 HRC, the full tang blade holds a hand-finished edge and presents a warm, luminous tone that sets it apart from standard polished steel. The golden coloring runs consistently from habaki to kissaki, giving the piece an unmistakable shelf presence.

The 6.5-inch tsuka is built on a full tang core and wrapped in burlywood cotton cord over white polyurethane leather samegawa. The ito wrapping follows a traditional diamond pattern with clean, even spacing, and the exposed samegawa panels add visual rhythm along the grip. A gold-tone menuki sits beneath the wrap, complementing the blade's warm palette.

At the junction of blade and handle, a round gold-tone alloy tsuba provides both a visual accent and a functional guard. The metal finish on the tsuba echoes the golden nagasa, tying the upper fittings together in a unified warm colorway that reads well from any angle.

The saya is crafted from hardwood and finished in black piano lacquer with a subtle embossed pattern across its surface. At 12.5 inches, it houses the blade securely, while the burlywood sageo cord is tied in a neat bow around the kurikata. The dark saya creates a strong contrast against the golden blade and burlywood fittings, making this an excellent addition to any Fixed Tanto collection.

Measuring 21.5 inches overall and weighing 1.54 lbs, this tanto strikes a balance between compact display size and substantial hand feel. The cohesive gold-and-burlywood color scheme paired with the black lacquered saya makes it a standout piece among 1045 Carbon Steel short swords, suited for collectors who value bold visual design backed by traditional construction.

  • Forged from 1045 carbon steel with a distinctive golden finish, the 12.5-inch nagasa delivers a refined edge at 58 HRC hardness for solid collectible quality.
  • Full tang construction with a 6.5-inch tsuka wrapped in burlywood cotton cord over white polyurethane leather samegawa for a secure, traditional grip.
  • Black hardwood saya finished in piano lacquer with subtle patterned texture, paired with a matching burlywood sageo tied in a classic knot at the kurikata.
  • Gold-tone alloy tsuba in a round design complements the golden blade, creating a cohesive warm color palette across the entire piece.
  • Overall length of 21.5 inches at 1.54 lbs - a compact, well-balanced tanto sized for both display stands and wall-mounted collections.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-DD-19020
Primary ColorGold
Primary Material1045 Carbon Steel
Tsuka ColorOrange
Tsuka Skin ColorWhite
Tsuka Skin MaterialPolyurethane Leather
Tsuka Length6.5
Tsuba ColorBlack-gold
Tsuba MaterialAlloy
Tsuba ThemeOrnate Scroll
Saya ColorBlack
Saya MaterialHardwood Piano Lacquer
Saya SurfacePiano Lacquer
Saya Length12.5
Sageo ColorOrange
Nagasa Material1045 Steel
Nagasa ColorGold
Nagasa Length12.5
Nagasa Hardness58
Nagasa SharppendYes
Nagasa HamonNo
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions21.7 x 1.3 Inches
Weight1.5 Pounds
Packing Size23 x 3 x 3 Inches
Shipping Weight3.0 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is used and how hard is this tanto?
The blade is forged from 1045 carbon steel and heat-treated to 58 HRC. The 12.5-inch nagasa features a golden finish and a hand-finished edge along its full tang construction.
How does the golden blade finish look in person?
The golden coating covers the entire nagasa from habaki to kissaki, producing a warm, luminous tone. It pairs with the gold alloy tsuba and burlywood ito to create a cohesive warm color scheme against the black saya.
What materials are used for the saya and tsuba?
The saya is hardwood with a black piano lacquer finish featuring a subtle embossed pattern. The round tsuba is crafted from gold-tone alloy. A burlywood sageo cord ties at the kurikata, matching the handle wrap.

Customer Reviews(9)

Michael M Scott Nevada, United States
Mar 27, 2022 14:39

This tanto is hanging on my wall I love it mscoty

Jake Zbuka Ohio, United States
Nov 28, 2021 12:33

Package arrived very quickly! Also extremely happy with the quality of it. Feels very good and strong

Patrick J Stella Florida, United States
Nov 07, 2021 15:26

First Sword very nice. Excellent craftsmanship!

Gary Sanders Texas, United States
Oct 18, 2021 16:22

This will be my second knife. The first one was very nice. I wanted to upgrade with the next one though I have not received it yet.when I do will send review

Jullian Landreth Texas, United States
Jun 09, 2021 19:27

Absolutely love it so much looks exactly how it looked in picture, I feel proud having it and will take good care of it especially for practicing martial arts with this tanto
I was going to make one custom made but then I saw it and it's always been advertised to me so I finally checked it out UwU I love it
These swords are such an artistic beauty, me finally researching about samurai swords, I've learned to take care of these weapons UwU

Elaine Parker Illinois, United States
Jun 08, 2021 22:26

It came and I notice the effort put into the sword and the quality of it is impressive too. I love it, it suits me perfectly β™‘.

Adrian Bryan Nsw, Australia
Jun 06, 2021 05:46

Outstanding sword , I originally bought it for my brother's 21st he was so surprised. Definitely buying myself one worth the price tank you true katana

Abner Jackson North Carolina, United States
Jun 06, 2021 04:57

I now have 4 different length style nd color katanas all from u guys. They all came sharp nd oiled nd they r beautifully made. U guys r great thank u. I am very satisfied

Francis Leon Massachusetts, United States
Sep 10, 2020 14:54

It’s perfect! Love all the details and it shipped quickly too!