High Manganese Steel Tanto with Silver Dragon Tsuba - Black Cord Handle & Rayskin Saya

The blade on this tanto is forged from high manganese steel and finished to a polished chrome surface that reflects light cleanly along its flat geometry. The squared tanto tip is ground with precision, keeping the profile sharp and purposeful without any visual excess. At 26 inches overall and 3 pounds, the piece carries a solid, well-distributed weight that reads immediately in hand.

The full-tang construction extends the steel core through the entire length of the handle, bonding blade and grip into a single continuous structure. The handle itself is wrapped in tightly wound black cord, layered in a ridged pattern that gives each wrap a defined edge. The result is a grip surface that holds its form and keeps the visual lines consistent from tip to pommel.

The silver-tone alloy tsuba is the most detailed component on the piece. A dragon motif is carved in relief across both faces of the oval guard, with a level of definition that holds up under close inspection. The kashira at the pommel repeats the same dragon theme, tying the fittings together into a cohesive set. Both pieces carry a brushed silver finish that contrasts well against the surrounding black cord. If you're drawn to this aesthetic, our High Manganese Steel Tanto collection covers more options in the same steel family.

The saya is the standout visual element at rest. Rayskin wraps the scabbard body in a dense diamond-pattern texture - each small scale catching light at a slightly different angle - giving the sheath a layered, almost reptilian surface quality. The koiguchi collar is finished in matching silver-tone alloy with a notched profile, and the fit between blade and scabbard is snug and aligned. For more tanto options in black, the Black Tanto Knife collection offers additional configurations worth comparing.

Overall dimensions come in at 26 inches length and 3 pounds, shipping at 4 pounds in a 28 x 4 x 4 inch package. This is a handcrafted piece built for display or collection - the dragon fittings, rayskin saya, and chrome blade work together as a single composed design rather than a set of independent parts. Sword stand is not included.