Manganese Steel Red Blade Hamidashi Tanto in Black Leather Saya with Gold-Silver Scroll Tsuba

The blade on this hamidashi tanto is forged from high manganese steel and finished in a striking dark red tone. A flame engraving runs along the spine, complemented by a clean hamon line that traces the edge - giving the steel a layered visual depth rarely seen on a tanto at this scale. The full-tang construction runs the length of the handle, ensuring solid balance across the 21-inch overall profile. Browse the full range of Manganese Steel Tanto Swords to compare blade finishes and configurations.

The tsuka is wrapped in black cord over an embossed base, with gold-accented collar rings at the habaki and kashira ends. The layering of black wrap against the bright gold-silver hardware creates a sharp contrast that defines the koshirae aesthetic of this piece.

The gold-silver alloy tsuba is shaped in a hamidashi profile - a compact guard style traditional to tanto - and engraved with ornate scroll patterns. A square cloud motif at the center anchors the design, while the outer ring picks up the same scrollwork found on the collar fittings. The metalwork reads as cohesive from guard to pommel.

The black leather saya is the most visually detailed component of this set. Deep embossed vine and floral relief covers the full length of the scabbard, and the same pattern appears on the handle wrap. Silver-and-gold collar rings cap both the throat and tip of the saya, tying the fittings together visually. If the black saya aesthetic appeals to you, explore the Black Saya Aikuchi collection for related styles.

At 21 inches overall and 2 lbs, this tanto sits at the compact end of the Japanese short-blade spectrum. Packaged in a 23 x 2 x 2-inch box at 3 lbs shipping weight, it arrives ready for display. Note: sword stand is not included.