1045 Carbon Steel Tanto Sword with Black Ito Wrap, Red Samegawa and Bronze Orchid Tsuba - Full Tang
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- Forged from 1045 carbon steel with a hand-polished chrome finish, this full tang tanto blade measures 12.5 inches and reaches 58 HRC hardness for lasting edge retention.
- Black cotton ito wraps over genuine red ray-skin samegawa on a 6.5-inch tsuka, providing a secure grip with a striking black-and-red contrast that catches the eye.
- Bronze-toned alloy tsuba features a carved orchid motif with detailed relief work, adding a refined traditional accent between the brass habaki and the black cord wrappings.
- Black hardwood saya with a textured matte surface houses the blade securely, paired with a matching black sageo tied in a traditional knot - overall length 21.5 inches at 1.5 lbs.
- Each piece is hand-assembled with fitted components including a brass habaki collar, copper-toned fuchi and kashira fittings, and gold-accented kurikata on the scabbard.
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Product Details
This full tang tanto features a 12.5-inch blade forged from 1045 carbon steel, hand-polished to a clean chrome finish. The steel is hardened to 58 HRC, giving the edge solid retention while maintaining enough flexibility to resist brittleness. A brass habaki sits snugly at the blade's base, creating a tight seal where steel meets scabbard and adding a warm gold accent against the polished surface.
The 6.5-inch tsuka is built on a traditional wooden core wrapped in red ray-skin samegawa, visible through the diamond gaps of the black cotton ito. The contrast between the vivid red same panels and the dark ito creates a bold visual rhythm that references classic Edo-period mounting styles. Fuchi and kashira fittings in a copper tone cap both ends of the handle cleanly.
At the center of the sword's profile sits a bronze-toned alloy tsuba carved with an orchid motif. The relief work shows layered petals and curving stems across the round guard, a design drawn from the traditional Four Gentlemen theme in Japanese metalwork. The patina-style finish on the alloy gives it an aged, antique character that pairs well with the warm brass habaki below it.
The black hardwood saya measures 12.5 inches and features a textured matte surface with a fine speckled pattern. A black sageo cord is tied through a gold-accented kurikata, and the overall finish gives the scabbard a subtle leather-like appearance without lacquer gloss. The fit between blade and saya is snug with minimal rattle. For more pieces in this style, browse our Black Tanto Knife collection.
At 21.5 inches overall and 1.5 lbs, this tanto sits comfortably in the hand and displays well on a stand or shelf. The black, red, bronze, and gold color palette keeps the design grounded and cohesive. Collectors looking for 1045 Carbon Steel Aikuchi variants will find this orchid-themed mounting a distinctive addition to a short sword display.
- Forged from 1045 carbon steel with a hand-polished chrome finish, this full tang tanto blade measures 12.5 inches and reaches 58 HRC hardness for lasting edge retention.
- Black cotton ito wraps over genuine red ray-skin samegawa on a 6.5-inch tsuka, providing a secure grip with a striking black-and-red contrast that catches the eye.
- Bronze-toned alloy tsuba features a carved orchid motif with detailed relief work, adding a refined traditional accent between the brass habaki and the black cord wrappings.
- Black hardwood saya with a textured matte surface houses the blade securely, paired with a matching black sageo tied in a traditional knot - overall length 21.5 inches at 1.5 lbs.
- Each piece is hand-assembled with fitted components including a brass habaki collar, copper-toned fuchi and kashira fittings, and gold-accented kurikata on the scabbard.
Specification
| Item Number | TK-DD-19021 |
|---|---|
| Primary Color | Black |
| Primary Material | 1045 Carbon Steel |
| Tsuka Color | Black-red |
| Tsuka Skin Color | Red |
| Tsuka Skin Material | Ray-skin |
| Tsuka Length | 6.5 |
| Tsuba Color | Bronze |
| Tsuba Material | Alloy |
| Tsuba Theme | Flower |
| Saya Color | Black |
| Saya Material | Hardwood Lacquer |
| Saya Surface | Matte |
| Saya Length | 12.5 |
| Sageo Color | Black |
| Nagasa Material | 1045 Steel |
| Nagasa Color | Chrome |
| Nagasa Length | 12.5 |
| Nagasa Hardness | 58 |
| Nagasa Sharppend | Yes |
| Style | Koshirae |
| Dimensions | 22 Inches |
| Weight | 2.0 Pounds |
| Packing Size | 24 x 2 x 2 Inches |
| Shipping Weight | 3.0 Pounds |
