Clay Tempered 1045 Carbon Steel Tanto with Red Blade and Gold Floral Fittings in Black PU Leather Saya

This collectible tanto features a 12.5-inch blade forged from 1045 carbon steel using a clay tempering process. The differential hardening produces a visible hamon temper line running along the cutting edge, while the blade surface carries a deep red finish that contrasts with the bright steel edge. Hardened to 62 HRC, the full tang construction provides solid structural integrity from tip to pommel.

The 6.3-inch tsuka is built on a full tang core and wrapped in black polyurethane leather, bound with rice-colored ito in a traditional crosshatch pattern. The kashira at the pommel end showcases an ornate gold-tone alloy cap with raised arabesque scrollwork, matching the fittings found on the saya.

At the guard position sits a gold alloy tsuba with an openwork floral medallion at its center, surrounded by flowing vine and cloud motifs. This flowers-theme design extends to the habaki collar, tying the blade and handle aesthetics together with a cohesive gold-and-black color palette.

The hardwood saya is finished in piano lacquer and sheathed in black PU leather embossed with a dense floral scroll pattern. Three gold-tone alloy bands - at the koiguchi, kurikata, and kojiri - feature raised arabesque details that echo the tsuba and kashira motifs. This coordinated approach to the fittings gives the piece a unified, luxurious appearance. Browse more styles in the Red Aikuchi collection for similar red-blade designs.

Measuring 20.5 inches in overall length and weighing 1.5 lbs, this tanto strikes a balanced profile for shelf or wall display. The combination of a clay tempered red blade, embossed black leather saya, and gold floral hardware makes it a distinctive addition to any Featured Japanese Tanto Swords collection. Please note that the sword stand or holder is not included.