T10 Steel Tanto with Natural Rosewood Saya and Iron Tsuba - Aikuchi Style Short Sword in Natural Wood Finish

This tanto features a 12.5-inch T10 steel blade hand-finished to 62 HRC hardness, producing a visible hamon temper line that runs the length of the cutting edge. The full tang construction secures the blade through the entire handle, fastened with two brass mekugi pins for solid assembly. The angled kissaki tip is cleanly ground with crisp geometry, giving the profile a distinct and purposeful silhouette.

The handle is built from natural rosewood, showcasing deep grain patterns in warm brown tones without any ito wrapping - a true aikuchi configuration. A black polyurethane leather collar wraps tightly where the handle meets the guard area, adding both structural reinforcement and a clean visual break between the wood and steel.

An open-frame iron tsuba sits between handle and blade, featuring a dark-finished cutout design that contrasts sharply with the warm rosewood on either side. The alloy fittings throughout maintain a cohesive dark tone that ties the piece together without competing with the natural wood grain.

The hardwood saya is finished in piano lacquer that preserves and enhances the natural rosewood grain, giving it a smooth, lustrous surface. A black cord-wrapped section near the saya mouth provides grip texture and echoes the dark accents found on the tsuba and collar. This Natural Wood Saya Aikuchi style keeps the overall aesthetic minimal and organic.

At 20.5 inches overall length and 1.5 lbs, this tanto sits comfortably in the short sword category - substantial enough for a serious collection piece yet compact for shelf or desk display. The pairing of T10 steel with natural rosewood places it among the more refined entries in the High Manganese Steel Tanto collection, where traditional forging meets clean, modern presentation.