Damascus Steel Tanto in Dark Red - Orange Tsuka, Chrysanthemum Tsuba, Marble Hardwood Saya

The blade of this tanto is forged from manganese Damascus steel, ground to a 28.74-inch nagasa with a dark red surface finish that deepens along the shinogi. A genuine hamon line runs the full length, tracing the differential hardening at 62 HRC Rockwell - producing a blade that is both visually layered and structurally refined. The folded-layer Damascus pattern is visible across the flat, giving each piece a one-of-a-kind surface character. Collectors seeking Red Tanto Blade Sword designs will find this nagasa particularly distinctive.

The tsuka measures 10.62 inches and is built over genuine black rayskin (samegawa) - the natural nodule texture of the ray providing both grip traction and an authentic foundation layer beneath the wrap. Orange silk ito is applied in the classic hishi-gumi diamond pattern, crossing firmly over each mekugi and producing the white samegawa diamonds visible between each cord segment. The overall handle is full tang, with the steel core running uninterrupted through the grip.

The tsuba is cast alloy finished in gold tone and centers on a chrysanthemum relief motif - petals and stems worked in dark contrast against the gold ground, with additional floral elements extending toward the rim. The seppa on either side maintain alignment between the tsuba, habaki, and tsuka, completing the koshirae fittings as a cohesive unit.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished with a lacquer coat over a marble-patterned surface - a naturalistic swirl of black, cream, and ochre tones visible beneath the matte top layer. An orange-and-white striped sageo, 29.92 inches long, is laced through the kurigata and tied at the koiguchi in a layered knot with decorative fringe ends. This saya finish sets it apart from solid-color lacquer work common in standard Damascus Tanto Sword configurations.

Overall length is 21.65 inches, width 1.259 inches at the widest point, height 0.275 inches at the spine. Total weight is 1.54 lb, shipping weight 2.2 lb. The complete koshirae-style assembly - from layered Damascus nagasa to chrysanthemum tsuba and marble saya - makes this tanto a focused collector's piece in the Japanese short sword tradition.