The Practical Plus Tanto (SH2259) matches our Practical Plus Katana (SH2073) and Wakizashi (SH2118). The blade is hand-forged high-carbon steel and differentially hardened using a traditional claying method (HRC 60 edge, HRC 40 spine) with a medium (chu) kissaki. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent. The Practical Plus Tanto uses a flat black saya and a black cotton sageo. The tsuka has genuine ray skin (same) and the tsuka-ito is black synthetic leather for better gripping qualities. The antiqued fittings on this set are decorated in a Japanese dogwood motif with a beautiful antiqued black sunburst tsuba. A great economical tanto with fantastic quality.
Made by Hanwei.
Key Features:
- High Carbon Blade
- Economical
- Authentic Design
Specifications:
- Blade Length: 11 Inches
- Handle Length: 4.25 Inches
- Overall Length: 16.5 Inches
- Weight: 13 oz.
- Point of Balance: 1.5 Inches
- Width at Guard: 1.10 Inches
- Thickness at Guard: 0.21 Inches
- Sori: 0.5 Inches
- Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
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