Shirasaya Tanto Knife

T10 is one of the highest carbon content modern steels used for blade-smithing and arguably the best combat knife-making steel available, certainly forming a very lethal foundational core to this Japanese Samurai knife. Blade characteristics include a hard, tough, reliable & wear-resistant cutting edge, along with desirable blade resilience and good elasticity.

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 premium hardwood Tanto sheath, solid brass Habaki, and a matching hardwood handle, forming a traditional, practical and effective hand-grip.

This Japanese Tanto knife is sharp and deadly, and is executed with superb craftsmanship and form. It’s highly collectable, a treasure 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 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 Samurai Tanto knife.

Shirasaya Tanto Specifications:

• Note: Stand in photos is for demonstration purposes only and NOT included.
• Overall Tanto length: 44cm.
• Handle length: 13cm.
• Tanto blade length: 22cm.
• Blade width: 2.6cm.
• Blade thickness: 0.68cm.
• Blade material: T10 steel. 
• Hardness: 60HRC.
• Tempering: Genuine clay tempered blade, with visible Hamon.
• Tanto point design: Long Kissaki (tip). 
• Tsuka (handle) material: Hardwood. 
• Saya (scabbard) material: Hardwood. 
• Habaki (blade-collar) material: Brass.
• Tang: Full tang Tanto knife.
• Included: Knife bag. 
• Item: Traditional Tanto Shirasaya.