Product Details

This tanto features a 12.5-inch nagasa forged from high manganese steel, hardened to 60 HRC for strong edge retention and shock resistance. The chrome-finish blade is hand-polished to a clean, bright surface, with a subtle grain visible along the flat that speaks to the forging process. The edge is sharpened and transitions smoothly into a brass-toned habaki collar that seats firmly against the tsuba.

The 6.3-inch tsuka is wrapped in dark blue cotton ito using a traditional cross-hatch pattern over white polyurethane leather samegawa. The diamond-shaped gaps reveal the white underlayer in a crisp geometric rhythm, and the overall grip feels substantial without adding excess bulk. A black kashira caps the pommel end cleanly.

At the guard, a black alloy tsuba sits flush between the handle and blade. Its rounded profile is accented by a thin gold-tone ring at the base, adding a subtle detail that pairs well with the brass habaki above. The fittings are snug with no wobble, contributing to a solid feel when the sword is handled. For more options in this style, browse our Black Tanto Knife collection.

The black hardwood saya measures 13 inches and is coated in a high-gloss piano lacquer finish that reflects light like polished glass. A dark blue sageo cord is threaded through a gold-ringed kurikata and tied in a neat knot near the mouth. The koiguchi fits tightly around the habaki for a secure, satisfying draw. Those interested in this steel type can explore our High Manganese Steel Tanto selection.

With an overall length of 20.5 inches and a weight of 1.5 lbs, this tanto is compact and well-proportioned. The dark blue and black palette with brass and gold accents gives it a refined, understated look suited for shelf display or as part of a growing Japanese sword collection. Sword and saya are included; stand is sold separately.

  • Forged from high manganese steel with a 12.5-inch nagasa hardened to 60 HRC, delivering a refined edge with excellent shock absorption and corrosion resistance
  • Full tang construction secured through a 6.3-inch tsuka wrapped in dark blue cotton ito over white polyurethane leather samegawa for a firm, comfortable grip
  • Black hardwood saya finished in glossy piano lacquer at 13 inches long, paired with a dark blue sageo cord knotted in traditional style
  • Black alloy tsuba with a brass habaki collar provides clean transition from handle to blade, accenting the overall dark blue and black color scheme
  • Overall length of 20.5 inches with a total weight of 1.5 lbs - compact and well-balanced for display or collection purposes

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-DD-19027
Primary ColorBlack
Primary MaterialManganese Steel
Tsuka ColorDark Blue
Tsuka Skin ColorWhite
Tsuka Skin MaterialPolyurethane Leather
Tsuka Length6.3
Tsuba ColorBlack
Tsuba MaterialAlloy
Saya ColorBlack
Saya MaterialHardwood Piano Lacquer
Saya SurfacePiano Lacquer
Saya Length13
Sageo ColorDark Blue
Nagasa MaterialManganese Steel
Nagasa ColorChrome
Nagasa Length12.5
Nagasa Hardness60
Nagasa SharppendYes
Tsuba ThemeRound Plain
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions22 Inches
Weight2.0 Pounds
Packing Size24 x 2 x 2 Inches
Shipping Weight3.0 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is used and how hard is this tanto?
The blade is forged from high manganese steel and hardened to 60 HRC. At 12.5 inches long, the nagasa is hand-polished to a chrome finish and comes sharpened with strong edge retention and good shock absorption.
Is this tanto full tang and how long is it overall?
Yes, this is a full tang tanto measuring 20.5 inches overall. The blade is 12.5 inches, the tsuka is 6.3 inches wrapped in dark blue ito, and total weight is 1.5 lbs - well-balanced and compact for display.
What are the saya and tsuba details on this tanto?
The saya is 13 inches of hardwood coated in high-gloss black piano lacquer with a dark blue sageo cord. The tsuba is black alloy with a gold-tone accent ring, paired with a brass habaki for a clean, refined color scheme.

Customer Reviews(14)

Mark Farris North Carolina, United States
May 18, 2025 05:57

This Tanto is simple and elegant. Just what I wanted. A couple of finish points could be improved, to be honest. The Saya, scabbard, had a small raised rough spot from debris in the finish. The point where the Habaki, ferrule, meets the blade at the Mune-Machi, notch at the back, is rough due to uneven surface match of the two metals. The Ha, cutting edge, had a bur. This was easy to remedy with less than five minutes of sharpening. Not razor sharp, but it will pop a few hairs. To be fair, the price was reasonable, it was handmade, and it was shipped quickly. Customer service was excellent for me. They responded in a timely manner and were very nice. This Tanto is well balanced, feels good in my hand, and displays well. I am happy with this knife. I collect knives and this one is a beauty.

Mv Elias Kansas, United States
Jan 18, 2025 12:13

Exactly what I expected. Perfect craftsmanship and value. I have 7 swords from True Katana and only one showed up on bad shape. r
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The customer service people are indifferent assholes who won't help when something is wrong; but if your order is perfect, cool! Pray for good results, you may need it.r
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One bad result out of seven is only about a 14% chance you'll waste your money on flawed trash. That's good odds!r
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Don't resist the 86% chance to buy a good sword. The bad service and bad quality control is the chance you'll have to take.

Milton Tapp Texas, United States
Apr 08, 2023 08:20

Love the Tanto. Nicely packaged. The blade is sharp and I like the way the blade was preserved in shipping with a light oil. Very happy with my purchase and will buy again.

Douglas E Ledbetter Michigan, United States
Mar 04, 2023 12:51

Sharp as a rasor! Really impressed

Kourtney Ritz Texas, United States
Dec 22, 2022 05:39

We do love this tanto and shipping was great however there are just little things on the handle to not get a 5 star. (Still totally worth the money and a great piece) but you can see some tool marks on the handle and it should’ve been wrapped where 3 of the pins were not showing.

Martin Moll New York, United States
Sep 24, 2021 14:45

Very high quality. Worth every penny. I plan to buy more items from truekatana.

Micah Morris Texas, United States
May 03, 2021 05:32

Very impressed. Legit. Beautiful blade thank you for your work!

Rob Joyce Washington, United States
Apr 05, 2021 19:30

This is a companion to the full size katana I purchased. I can’t say enough about how much I love the work these guys do. Expertly crafted and packaged with care. If it were biologically possible for True Katana to build my first child I would be all about it. I love you.