This is a hand forged tanto from Ab Sword, made with 1095 high carbon steel with clay tempering treatment.

It follows a 13-step production process that combines traditional Japanese forging methods with modern technology: material selection, lamination assembly, initial heating, first forging weld, two rounds of fold forging, rough shaping, heat treatment quenching, preliminary grinding, steam treatment, mechanical mirror polishing, edge finishing and inspection. The clay tempering process creates a natural, visible hamon (blade pattern) along the edge.

Key details:

• Ko-kissaki (small tip) design, hand ground finish, with bo-hi (blood groove) that ends in a round marudome shape at the tang
• Bright silver plated zinc alloy tsuba (guard)
• Custom made copper habaki with carved grid pattern, durable and won’t scratch the blade or saya
• Tsuka (handle) with silver menuki decoration matching the tsuba, lined with genuine silver samegawa (ray skin), wrapped with purple synthetic silk ito in twisted style, secured with mekugi pins for easy disassembly and maintenance, comfortable single-hand grip
• Solid wood lacquered saya in purple and white matching color scheme, protects the blade from moisture and rust

Specifications:

• Overall length: 52 cm (20.5 inches)
• Blade length: 31 cm (12.2 inches)
• Handle length: 15 cm (5.9 inches)
• Blade width: 3.2 cm (1.26 inches)
• Blade thickness: 0.7 cm (0.28 inches)
• Total weight: approx 0.8 kg (1.76 lbs)
• Net weight (without scabbard): approx 0.6 kg (1.32 lbs)

This tanto works for collection, self defense, holiday gifts (birthday, wedding, Christmas, etc), housewarming gifts, martial arts training, or as a decorative display piece. It features a genuine hamon from the clay tempering process, a mark of traditional forging quality.