Tanto in High Manganese Steel with Black Blade, Raging Fire Hamon, and Black Hardwood Saya

The blade is forged from high manganese steel and finished in an all-black surface treatment, with a precision-cut raging fire hamon pattern running along the edge. That undulating wave line - polished bright against the dark body - gives the blade a visual tension that reads immediately in display. The full-tang construction keeps the steel continuous from tip to pommel, contributing to the balanced 2 lb weight across a 21-inch overall length.

The tsuka (handle) is built over a hardwood core wrapped first in PU black samegawa (ray-skin), then bound in a tight black cord wrap in the traditional diamond pattern. White menuki ornaments are set into the wrap at intervals, breaking the all-black handle with subtle detail. The overall grip construction follows classic tanto proportions and sits securely in hand.

The iron tsuba is round and relatively low-profile, stamped with a gold-tone mon design - a circular floral crest that references Edo-period family insignia. Gold against black iron creates a clean, high-contrast accent at the transition between blade and handle. The fuchi collar continues the gold-tone metalwork for consistency across the fittings. These pieces are part of our Black Manganese Steel Tanto Swords line.

The saya is constructed from hardwood and finished with a premium natural lacquer coat in deep gloss black. A gold-tone mon medallion identical to the tsuba motif is inlaid on the saya face, tying the scabbard visually to the rest of the mountings. Black sageo cord is attached and wrapped around the saya in the traditional fashion. The lacquered finish is smooth and even, offering both surface protection and a refined appearance. For a related style without a tsuba, see our Black Rayskin Handle Aikuchi collection.

At 21 inches overall and 2 lbs, this tanto fits naturally in a wall mount or tabletop display stand (stand not included). The packaging dimensions are 23 x 3 x 3 inches at 3 lbs shipping weight. The raging fire hamon, all-black finish, and gold mon hardware make it a strong visual piece for Japanese sword collections focused on cohesive monochrome aesthetics with traditional metalwork accents.