Wootz Steel Knife Tanto

Wootz steel is one of the highest carbon content modern steels used for blade-smithing, typically containing around 1.7% carbon and is classified as an ultra-high carbon steel. Arguably the best knife making steel available, Wootz steel assuredly forms a very lethal foundational core to this Japanese Samurai knife. Blade attributes include an extremely tough & hard, durable, razor sharp cutting edge, along with excellent blade elasticity and renowned resilience. 

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 precious nanmu-wood Tanto sheath, pure-copper Habaki, and a matching nanmu-wood handle, forming a traditional, low-maintenance and effective hand-grip.

Exemplary in every respect, fit for high-end collection, and a formidable Japanese Tanto knife to use. 

Key Features:

• Wootz steel blade – very uncommon & beautiful, with similar traits to a Damascus steel sword blade, although Wootz notably contains a significantly higher carbon content than Damascus. 
• Genuine clay tempered blade, with a special, visible Hamon. 
• Premium quality fittings, handle and scabbard materials.
• Single edged knife blade – primary cutting edge, with full structural strength blade spine.
• Curved blade knife – balanced & versatile cutting, slashing & thrusting Tanto blade knife.
• Sharp and fully functional combat knife.

Wootz Steel Knife Specifications:

• Note: Stand in photos is for demonstration purposes only and NOT included.
• Overall Tanto length: 52cm.
• Handle length: 16cm.
• Tanto blade length: 30cm.
• Blade width: 3.2cm.
• Blade thickness: 0.7cm.
• Blade material: Wootz knife blade. 
• Hardness: 60HRC.
• Tempering: Genuine clay tempered blade, with a special, visible Hamon.
• Finishing method: Hand polished, using stone.
• Tsuka (handle) material: Nanmu-wood (Phoebe Hungmaoensis), with real ram-horn inserts. 
• Saya (scabbard) material: Nanmu-wood (Phoebe Hungmaoensis), with real ram-horn inserts.
• Habaki (blade-collar) material: Pure-copper.
• Tang: Full tang Tanto knife.
• Weight: 0.95kg (including scabbard weight).
• Item: Shirasaya Tanto knife.