T10 Carbon Steel Tanto with Teal Pearl Rayskin Saya - Gold-Black Lion Tsuba, Black Cord Handle

The blade on this tanto is forged from T10 carbon steel and finished to a polished chrome edge, with a naturally formed hamon line visible along the length. At 21.65 inches overall and 1.54 lb, the proportions sit well in hand - solid without feeling heavy. The full tang runs the complete length of the handle, giving the piece structural integrity that holds up to repeated handling over time.;

The tsuka is wrapped in black cord tsuka-ito over a genuine white samegawa base, with knot paper wraps seated at each diamond gap. The wrapping follows a traditional koshirae pattern, tight and even from kashira to tsuba. The kashira cap in black completes the handle in a clean, understated way.

The tsuba is the visual centerpiece of this tanto. Cast in copper and finished in a gold-black colorway, it features a lion motif rendered in raised relief with cloud scroll detailing around the perimeter. The gold gilding catches light differently depending on the angle, giving the guard depth that flat-finished pieces lack. For collectors interested in Full Tang Tanto designs, this lion guard is a standout example of the style.

The saya is covered in teal pearl rayskin - the distinctive dot texture is visible across the full surface, with the green-teal tone shifting slightly depending on light conditions. Black sageo cord is tied in a traditional knot at the kurigata, with the cord ends hanging free for display. The koiguchi and kojiri are fitted with real horn fittings, which give the saya openings a clean, durable seat for the blade.

This tanto measures 21.65 inches in length with a blade width of 1.259 inches and a spine thickness of 0.275 inches. Shipping weight is 2.2 lb. If you are comparing Granite T10 Carbon Steel Tanto options, this teal rayskin build offers a distinctly different aesthetic while sharing the same core T10 steel foundation. Sword stand not included.

Part of our Authentic Tanto collection.