Blue Manganese Steel Hamidashi Tanto with Etched Pattern and Black Carbon Fiber Weave Saya

This hamidashi tanto features a manganese steel blade finished in a deep blue tone that shifts subtly toward purple near the kissaki. A white etched scroll pattern runs along the flat of the blade on both sides, giving it a bold visual signature that sets it apart from plain polished tantos. The steel is hardened to 62 HRC and the edge arrives sharpened, making it a serious collectible rather than a simple shelf piece. Explore more options in our Blue Manganese Steel Tanto collection.

The tsuka measures 6.3 inches and is wrapped tightly in black polyurethane leather with a fine diamond-weave texture. There is no traditional ito cord wrap here - the entire handle uses a seamless woven material that matches the saya, creating a unified look. The habaki and kashira are finished in matte black metal, keeping every hardware element consistent with the dark theme.

Rather than a conventional tsuba, this hamidashi design uses a minimal collar guard that sits nearly flush with the blade shoulder. The low-profile black fitting allows the blade to slide cleanly into the saya with almost no gap, emphasizing the streamlined silhouette of the piece.

The saya is constructed from hardwood and finished with a black carbon fiber weave texture that gives it a distinctly modern, tactical appearance. At 13 inches long, it houses the blade snugly. The matte black koiguchi and kojiri caps match the handle fittings, and there is no sageo cord - the clean lines remain uninterrupted. For similar styled pieces, browse our Blue Flame Theme Blade Tanto selection.

Full tang construction supports the overall balance at 2 lbs and 19 inches in total length. The 12.5-inch blade sits comfortably in proportion to the handle, and the piece ships in a protective package measuring 21 x 3 x 3 inches. Whether displayed alongside other tantos or featured as a standalone conversation piece, this blue-bladed hamidashi delivers visual impact and solid craftsmanship in equal measure.