Further promoting perfection, is the very difficult process of clay-tempering the blade. This process precisely facilitates hardening of the blade’s edge, while leaving the blade’s core and spine softer and thus resilient. Definitely a marker of advanced Japanese blade-making technology and visibly identifiable on this Shinken Tanto fixed blade knife.Completed with a lacquered hardwood Tanto sheath, quality knife-fittings, and a hardwood, wrapped with pu-leather & quality-cord handle, forming a practical and effective hand-grip.This Japanese Tanto knife is sharp and deadly, and is executed with quality craftsmanship. It’s collectable, a pleasure to own and a formidable Tanto weapon to use. Key Features:T10 steel blade – hard & tough, reliable cutting edge, along with good blade elasticity and desirable resilience.Genuine clay tempered blade, with visible Hamon. Premium quality fittings, handle and scabbard materials.Single edged knife blade – primary cutting edge, with full structural strength blade spine.Straight blade knife – versatile cutting & thrusting Tanto blade knife.Sharp and fully functional combat knife.Knife Tanto Specifications:Note: Stand in photos is for demonstration purposes only and NOT included.Overall Tanto length: 55cm.Handle length: 16cm.Tanto blade length: 33cm.Blade width: 3.2cm.Blade thickness: 0.6cm.Blade material: T10 high carbon steel knife blade. Tempering: Genuine clay tempered blade, with visible Hamon.Hardness: 60HRC.Tanto point / tip design: Kamasu-Kissaki shape.Tsuka (handle) material: Hardwood, wrapped with pu-leather & quality-cord Ito (handle-wrap).Saya (scabbard) material: Print artwork & lacquered hardwood, wrapped with a quality-cord Sageo (scabbard-wrap).Tsuba (hand-guard), Fuchi (handle-collar), Kashira (pommel) material: Zinc-alloy.Habaki (blade-collar) & Seppa (spacer) material: Brass.Mekugi (peg): 1x bamboo pin.Tang: Full tang Tanto knife.Included: Knife bag.Item: Tanto Japanese knife.
