Double Edge Tanto in Damascus Steel with Black Hardwood Saya and Gold Collar - 18 Inch Replica

The blade on this double edge tanto is forged from folded Damascus steel, producing the characteristic layered grain pattern visible across the entire surface. The chrome-polished finish amplifies the steel's natural contrast, letting the folded melaleuca pattern catch the light cleanly. Both edges are ground to a refined finish along the full double-edged profile, terminating in a symmetrical spear-point tip that defines the tanto's silhouette. At 18 inches total length and 2 lbs, the piece carries genuine weight without feeling bulky.

The tsuka is finished in solid black, smooth in texture and rounded at the pommel end in traditional shirasaya fashion. A copper mekugi pin secures the full-tang blade through the handle - visible in the detail shots as a small circular fitting on the handle face. There is no wrap or ray skin; the handle surface is clean black wood, consistent with the shirasaya build style.

A gold-tone brass collar sits at the blade-handle junction, machined with a hexagonal cross-section that catches light at distinct angles. This fitting serves as the primary visual accent against the otherwise all-black construction, creating a deliberate contrast between warm gold hardware and the dark handle and saya. No tsuba is present, keeping the transition from handle to blade direct and uninterrupted.

The saya is lacquered black hardwood, smooth and form-fitted to the blade. The standout detail is the carved eagle sculpture serving as the kurigata - a three-dimensional relief of a spread-wing eagle rendered in dark wood, positioned at the saya's mid-point. This carving is the most distinctive decorative element on the piece. For collectors interested in this style, the Damascus Tanto collection includes related variations worth comparing.

At 18 inches overall and shipped at 3 lbs in a 20x2x2 inch package, this tanto fits standard wall display mounts or a dedicated stand (stand not included). The all-black palette with gold hardware suits collectors building a monochromatic or contrast-focused display. Those looking at related silhouettes may also find the Black Pattern Steel Tanto collection a useful reference for this style category.