Product Details

The blade on this tanto is forged from high manganese steel and ground to a precise tanto geometry - a flat-ground body channeled by a clean bo-hi groove, terminating in the characteristic squared tanto tip. The chrome-polished surface catches light evenly from spine to edge, with no visible hamon, consistent with the stock heat treatment applied to manganese steel at this grade. Explore the full range of options in our White Manganese Steel Tanto collection.

The tsuka is wrapped in black cord using a tight diagonal pattern over the full length of the grip. Both ends are capped with matte black alloy fittings - the kashira at the pommel and the habaki collar where blade meets handle - keeping the color palette strictly two-tone.

The tsuba is cast alloy, finished in matte black, and engraved on both faces with an ornate scroll motif. The curved guard profile sits flush against the saya throat, and the black sageo cord ties off cleanly at the kurikata.

The saya is the visual centerpiece: hardwood core finished in glossy white lacquer, with black alloy koiguchi and kurikata fittings at either end. Centered on the face of the saya is a full-color skull graphic - blue-toned skull biting a weapon, rendered with red and yellow accent detail - printed directly onto the white lacquer ground for high contrast impact.

At 18 inches overall and 2 lbs, this Full Tang Tanto is sized for wall display or desktop presentation. Packaged in a 20 x 2 x 2 inch box at 3 lbs shipping weight. Stand not included.

  • Forged from high manganese steel, the tanto blade features a chrome-polished finish with a bo-hi groove and a distinctive angled tanto tip geometry.
  • Full tang construction with black cord-wrapped handle provides a secure, balanced grip - tsuka finished with engraved alloy fittings in matte black.
  • White lacquered hardwood saya serves as the canvas for a vivid skull graphic printed on the scabbard face, making each draw a visual statement.
  • Black ornate scroll-engraved tsuba in alloy complements the black sageo and tsuka wrap, creating a sharp monochrome contrast against the white saya.
  • Overall length 18 inches, total weight 2 lbs - a compact tanto profile that fits wall mounts and display stands equally well.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-DL21187
Primary ColorWhite
Primary MaterialManganese Steel
Saya ColorWhite
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Tsuka ColorBlack
Nagasa ColorChrome
Sageo ColorBlack
Tsuba ColorBlack
Tsuba ThemeOrnate Scroll
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions18 Inches
Weight2.0 Pounds
Packing Size20 x 2 x 2 Inches
Shipping Weight3.0 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel and finish does this tanto blade use?
The blade is forged from high manganese steel with a chrome-polished finish. It features a bo-hi groove and tanto tip geometry. No clay tempering is applied; the finish is stock heat treatment standard for this steel grade.
How is the skull graphic applied to the white saya?
The skull design is printed directly onto the white lacquered hardwood saya surface. The saya body is hardwood with a glossy white lacquer coat, and both koiguchi and kurikata fittings are matte black alloy to frame the graphic.
What are the tsuba material and handle wrap details?
The tsuba is cast alloy in matte black, engraved with an ornate scroll motif on both faces. The tsuka uses a tight diagonal black cord wrap with matte black alloy kashira and habaki fittings. A black sageo cord completes the monochrome hardware set.

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