This hand-forged Tanto katana adheres strictly to the ancient Japanese swordsmithing tradition (Nihonto Denshล Seihล). Crafted from 1060 high-carbon manganese steel, it undergoes dozens of meticulous processes:
Sunobe (blank forging) โ Hizukuri (hot hammering) โ Sen filing & shaping โ Togi (polishing) โ Yaki-ire (water quenching) โ Yaki-modoshi (tempering) โ Shitaji-togi (rough sharpening) โ Shiage-togi (final polishing), embodying centuries of master craftsmanship at Ab Sword.
ใBlade Materialใ
- Jigane: Hand-forged high-carbon manganese steel (Tamahagane-style smithing)
- Hi: Full-length Bo-hi blood groove
- Yakiba-treat: Traditional Sumi-nuri (blued finish)
- Hamon: Hand-polished Gunome wave pattern (double-line Togi-suji)
ใFittingsใ
- Tsuba: Solid wrought iron guard (Mukurogane-ji)
- Kashira: Pure copper pommel (Shakudล)
ใScabbardใ
- Saya: Lacquered Sakura-wood sheath (Urushi-nuri), Hon-urushi finish
ใPurposeใ
- Kantei collectionใปYลjin carryใปMeoto-gatana giftsใปHikkoshi presentใปBujutsu trainingใปTokonoma display
DIMENSIONS
| Length with sleeve | 20.47 in |
| Length of the blade | 13.00 in |
| Length of the handle | 5.91 in |
| Width of the blade | 1.26 in |
| Blade thickness | 0.24 in |
| Gross weight | 21.16 oz |
| Net weight | 14.11 oz |
Attention:
As a hand-forged Tanto, this blade exhibits inherentย Kotai-sa (individual variance). Blade length/weight may vary within ยฑ3%, reflecting authenticย Takumi-craft tradition. We appreciate your understanding.
โ With swordsmith’s respect, Ab Sword














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