Modern Tanto Knife

The most valuable part of any knife however is its blade, with this spring steel knife blade certainly forming a very high quality core of this full sized Japanese fighting knife. 

High manganese steel, or spring steel, encapsulates both a high percentage of carbon & manganese, which both promote a hard, reliable cutting edge, along with the most desirable blade elasticity & resilience out of any other sword making steel. This means the blade is fully battle effective, sharp and importantly, you can be sure the blade and the edge will survive even the most violent combat. 

The multi-colored print & lacquered hardwood scabbard, along with its intricate knife fittings, complement this Samurai Tanto in a unique and vibrant style. And the hardwood, wrapped with synthetic leather & quality polyester cord form a traditional Tanto knife aesthetic and very effective Japanese Samurai handle grip. 

This Samurai knife is a practical and balanced fighting weapon, equally capable of cutting, slashing and thrusting. It’s highly collectable, a pleasure to own and makes a formidable close quarters Japanese combat knife. 

Key Features:

• Spring steel Tanto blade – hard, reliable cutting edge, along with excellent blade elasticity & resilience.
• Quality knife fittings, handle & scabbard materials.
• Perfectly balanced & versatile fixed blade Tanto knife – equally effective cutting, slashing and stabbing knife.
• High ornate dagger display value – decorative knife with a contemporary multicolored scabbard, intricate fittings and a unique blue flame pattern blade. 

Modern Tanto Knife Specifications:

• Note: Stand in photos is for demonstration purposes only and NOT included.
• Overall Tanto length: 55cm.
• Tanto blade length: 33cm.
• Width of blade: 3.2cm.
• Thickness of blade: 0.6cm.
• Blade material: High Manganese steel (spring steel). 
• Blade surface finish: High temperature baked, blue paint pattern.
• Hardness: Core & spine – 30 HRC; edge 60 HRC.
• Handle (Tsuka) length: 16cm.
• Handle (Tsuka) material: Hardwood, wrapped with synthetic leather & quality polyester cord Ito (handle wrap).
• Tanto sheath (Saya) material: Hardwood, lacquered over print + quality Sageo (scabbard wrap).
• Knife fittings material: Zinc alloy / brass. 
• Mekugio: 1x bamboo pin.
• Tang: Full tang Tanto knife.
• Included: Sword bag.
• Item: Dragon dagger. 
• Note: The blue pattern blade surface will be negatively affected if the knife is used. This however will not have any effect on the battle functionality of the blade.