Product Details

The blade is forged from manganese steel and finished to a bright chrome polish, showcasing the tanto's characteristic squared kissaki with precision. Running along the flat is a hand-applied wave engraving accented with circular kamon motifs - a decorative detail that gives the otherwise clean blade surface a sense of movement and craftsmanship depth.

The tsuka is wrapped in deep blue cord over a blue PU samegawa base, following a traditional diamond wrap pattern. Gold-tone menuki are tucked beneath the binding at intervals, catching light through the cord gaps and adding warmth against the cool blue palette. The overall handle construction uses full tang assembly, running the steel continuously from tip to pommel.

The black alloy tsuba is cast with a raised chrysanthemum motif across both faces - a classic Japanese floral theme rendered in dark metal with fine petal definition. Matching black fuchi and kashira bookend the tsuka, keeping the hardware palette consistent. If you're exploring similar koshirae-mounted short swords, the Blue Hamidashi collection offers related styles in the same color family.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a deep blue lacquer, then scattered with irregular gold and multicolor flecks that create a starfield-like surface texture. A blue sageo cord is fitted at the kurigata, matching the handle wrap and completing the monochromatic blue scheme across the full piece.

At 22 inches overall and 3 lbs, this tanto fits cleanly within the compact short-sword category. For collectors interested in the full range of Full Tang Tanto Sword options, this piece represents a visually distinctive entry with its wave-engraved blade and lacquered saya combination.

  • Manganese steel blade with hand-applied wave engraving along the flat, finished to a polished chrome tone that highlights the tanto's clean geometry and squared tip.
  • Full tang construction secured through a blue PU samegawa-wrapped tsuka, bound in deep blue cord with a traditional diamond wrap pattern and gold-accent menuki visible beneath.
  • Black alloy tsuba features raised chrysanthemum relief carving on both faces, paired with matching black fuchi and kashira for a cohesive dark metal accent throughout the koshirae.
  • Deep blue hardwood lacquer saya is speckled with scattered gold and multicolor flecks across the surface, creating a starfield-like texture that complements the blue cord handle.
  • Overall length 22 inches, shipping weight 4 lbs - a compact full tang tanto suited for display or collection, presented in koshirae style with blue sageo cord.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-DL21197
Primary ColorBlue
Primary MaterialManganese Steel
Saya ColorBlue
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Tsuka ColorBlue
Nagasa ColorChrome
Sageo ColorBlue
Tsuba ColorBlack
Tsuba ThemeChrysanthemum
Blade EngravingWave
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions22 Inches
Weight3.0 Pounds
Packing Size24 x 2 x 2 Inches
Shipping Weight4.0 Pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is this tanto blade made from?
The blade is forged from manganese steel, polished to a chrome finish. The flat features hand-applied wave engraving with circular kamon motifs along its length.
Is this tanto full tang construction?
Yes - the steel runs full tang from kissaki to kashira, seated through a blue cord-wrapped tsuka over PU samegawa, with gold-tone menuki visible beneath the binding.
What does the saya finish look like on this tanto?
The hardwood saya is lacquered deep blue and scattered with irregular gold and multicolor flecks, producing a starfield texture. A matching blue sageo cord is fitted at the kurigata.

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