Product Details

This tanto features a full tang manganese steel blade finished in a deep blue tone with a vivid white lightning-style hamon running along the edge. The zigzag pattern creates a dramatic contrast against the blue surface, giving the blade a bold visual identity that catches light from every angle. As part of the Blue Blade Manganese Steel Tanto collection, this piece showcases the striking effect of colored steel paired with traditional hamon aesthetics.

The handle is built on a hardwood core wrapped in black PU samegawa, then tightly bound with dark navy cotton cord in a traditional diamond pattern. Silver menuki ornaments sit beneath the wrapping, adding subtle detail visible through the cord gaps. The overall grip feels balanced and firm in hand.

At the junction of blade and handle sits an iron tsuba with an open cross cutout design, flanked by a polished brass habaki collar. The contrast between the dark iron guard and the warm brass tone creates a refined transition point that complements the blue blade above and the dark handle below.

The hardwood saya is finished in a striking black and blue crackle lacquer that resembles shattered ice or frozen lightning. Blue veins spread across the black surface in an organic, irregular pattern, and a matching dark navy sageo cord is tied through a gold-accented kurikata. This full tang tanto design ensures structural integrity from tip to pommel.

With an overall length of 21 inches and a weight of 2 lbs, this tanto occupies a compact footprint suited for shelf display or wall mounting. The cohesive blue-and-black color scheme across blade, handle, and saya makes it a visually unified collectible piece rooted in traditional Japanese sword design.

  • Forged from high manganese steel with a striking blue-finished blade featuring a bold lightning-style hamon line that runs the full length of the edge.
  • Full tang construction with a dark navy cord-wrapped handle over black ray-skin samegawa, providing a secure and traditional grip profile.
  • Iron tsuba with an open cross motif paired with a brass habaki, adding a refined contrast against the deep blue blade tone.
  • Hardwood saya finished in a dramatic black and blue crackle lacquer pattern, secured with a matching dark navy sageo cord.
  • Overall length of 21 inches with a weight of 2 lbs - a compact and well-balanced tanto suited for display and collection.

Specification

Product Specifications
Item NumberTK-JP-DL21240
Primary ColorBlue
Primary MaterialManganese Steel
Saya ColorBlack-blue
Saya MaterialHardwood Lacquer
Saya ThemeLightning
Tsuka ColorDark Blue
Nagasa ColorBlue
Sageo ColorDark Blue
Tsuba ColorBlack
Tsuba ThemeRound Plain
Nagasa HamonYes
StyleKoshirae
Dimensions21 Inches
Weight2.0 Pounds
Packing Size23 x 3 x 3 Inches
Shipping Weight3.0 Pounds

Customer Reviews(10)

Kalil Best Maryland, United States
Apr 04, 2025 13:02

Now, I can finally begin my training......

Joshua Green Massachusetts, United States
Sep 18, 2023 12:16

Love it. Perfect size and weight. Beautiful all around. Razor sharp !

Michael Stanger Maryland, United States
Dec 16, 2021 12:23

Beautiful Tanto. You will not be disappointed.
Expedited delivery.
Really pleased with the purchase.

David Green Maryland, United States
Dec 04, 2021 15:31

Fast shipping item as described and hella sharp. Have not used it yet but it's clean the craftsmanship is amazing. I'll build my sword collection from this site.

Erika Barrett California, United States
Nov 20, 2021 12:09

Bought this as a gift for my boyfriend's birthday, he loves it, it's beautiful and comes oiled I was happy about that knowing it was well taken care of. It took about 2 weeks to arrive. Very good quality and sharp blade. Now my boyfriend wants more from this site!

Heather Collins Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 14, 2021 17:29

Best purchase ever!!! My husband was so pleased at this gift for his birthday! It's my first purchase and won't be my last!

Mary Dominick Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 23, 2021 14:23

the sword is beautiful way better in person than the picture the picture does no justice. he is going to love it for his birthday. super fast shipping and packed well. very pleased will definitely buy again... thank you

Jess Toni Ramos California, United States
Sep 10, 2021 13:30

truly a blessing to wield such a powerful work of art

Tyler M Somerville Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 30, 2021 09:30

The craftsmanship on the tanto is great. The weight and balance are very good and it looks exactly as advertised. The only thing holding me back from a 5 star review is that the blade is not secured in the wooden sheath and will slide out from gravity. A good addition would be a piece that holds it securely in the sheath. Otherwise great quality and very much worth a purchase!