T10 Steel Clay-Tempered Tanto with Real Hamon in Black Piano Lacquer Saya - Folded Japanese Short Sword
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- Forged from T10 carbon steel with clay tempering and hand folding, this tanto achieves 62 HRC edge hardness and displays a vivid natural hamon line along the 12.5-inch nagasa.
- Full tang construction with a 6.3-inch tsuka wrapped in black cotton cord over white polyurethane leather samegawa, providing a secure and traditional grip profile.
- Oval alloy tsuba finished in black and gold tones features an openwork organic pattern, adding a refined accent between the handle and the chrome-finish blade.
- Black hardwood saya coated in high-gloss piano lacquer measures 12.5 inches and includes a black sageo tied in a traditional knot with a gold-rimmed kurikata detail.
- Overall length of 20.5 inches with item weight of 1.5 lbs - a compact collectible tanto sized for display shelves, desk stands, or traditional sword racks.
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Product Details
This tanto features a hand-folded T10 carbon steel blade that has been clay tempered to produce a genuine hamon - the undulating temper line visible running along the full 12.5-inch nagasa. The clay tempering process creates differential hardness, reaching 62 HRC at the edge while keeping the spine resilient. The chrome-tone finish on the steel surface highlights the hamon pattern with striking contrast against the darker body of the blade.
The 6.3-inch tsuka is built on a full tang core and wrapped with black cotton ito in a traditional crisscross pattern over white polyurethane leather samegawa. The wrap is tight and even, giving the handle both a clean visual rhythm and a textured grip surface. A black cord sageo knot sits neatly at the saya mouth, adding a finished look to the overall presentation.
At the junction of handle and blade sits an oval alloy tsuba with a distinctive openwork design in black and gold tones. The pattern resembles an organic cellular motif with gold-edged borders, creating a bold visual anchor that pairs well with the all-black theme of the fittings. This style of tsuba is a standout feature among Japanese Tanto pieces in this class.
The saya is crafted from hardwood and finished in deep black piano lacquer, giving it a mirror-like gloss that complements the blade's chrome surface. It measures 12.5 inches and includes a kurikata with a gold-toned ring through which the black sageo is threaded and knotted. The overall effect is sleek and cohesive - a unified black-and-gold color story from pommel to saya tip. Collectors who appreciate this aesthetic may also explore the Black Scabbard Hamidashi collection for similar styling.
At 20.5 inches in total length and 1.5 lbs, this tanto is compact enough for desktop or wall display while carrying the weight and material quality of a serious collector piece. Every component - from the folded and clay-tempered blade to the lacquered hardwood saya - reflects considered craftsmanship in a traditionally proportioned Japanese short sword format.
- Forged from T10 carbon steel with clay tempering and hand folding, this tanto achieves 62 HRC edge hardness and displays a vivid natural hamon line along the 12.5-inch nagasa.
- Full tang construction with a 6.3-inch tsuka wrapped in black cotton cord over white polyurethane leather samegawa, providing a secure and traditional grip profile.
- Oval alloy tsuba finished in black and gold tones features an openwork organic pattern, adding a refined accent between the handle and the chrome-finish blade.
- Black hardwood saya coated in high-gloss piano lacquer measures 12.5 inches and includes a black sageo tied in a traditional knot with a gold-rimmed kurikata detail.
- Overall length of 20.5 inches with item weight of 1.5 lbs - a compact collectible tanto sized for display shelves, desk stands, or traditional sword racks.
Specification
| Item Number | TK-JP-KT19178 |
|---|---|
| Primary Color | Black |
| Primary Material | T10 Carbon Steel |
| Tsuka Color | Black |
| Tsuka Skin Color | White |
| Tsuka Skin Material | Polyurethane Leather |
| Tsuka Length | 6.3 |
| Tsuba Color | Gold |
| Tsuba Material | Alloy |
| Tsuba Theme | Geometric |
| Saya Color | Black |
| Saya Material | Hardwood Piano Lacquer |
| Saya Surface | Piano Lacquer |
| Saya Length | 12.5 |
| Sageo Color | Black |
| Nagasa Material | T10 Steel |
| Nagasa Color | Chrome |
| Nagasa Length | 12.5 |
| Nagasa Hamon | Yes |
| Nagasa Clay | Yes |
| Nagasa Hardness | 62 |
| Nagasa Sharppend | Yes |
| Nagasa Folded | Yes |
| Blade Engraving | Wave |
| Style | Koshirae |
| Dimensions | 22 Inches |
| Weight | 2.0 Pounds |
| Packing Size | 24 x 2 x 2 Inches |
| Shipping Weight | 3.0 Pounds |
