tanto ENOKI - 0.99 Shaku, carbon steel AISI 1095, real hamon Choji, Yokote

Forged Japanese TANTO sword with real Choji hamon. Sharp (cut) samurai sword tanto finds its use as a decoration, but also for active martial arts training. The steel is partially hardened and has a hardness grade of 58 HRC. Attractive and sharp blade, burgundy glossy saya plus tsuka (handle) which is covered with genuine stingray leather, all this makes this tanto very interesting and desirable. Tanto is stored in a canvas bag and a paper box. The tanta blade is decorated with a real hamon Choji. Company Dellinger disclaims all liability for injury and damage resulting from use. Keep tanto out of reach of children ! Any tampering with the samurai sword is your own responsibility. Remember, you have a deadly weapon in your hands!

Tanto 短刀 is a Japanese knife that was carried by a samurai together with wakizashi a katana in what's known as adaishō set. The length of the blade should not exceed 30.3 cm. The tanto knifewas designed for penetrating armor and protection of all kinds. The tanto blade is similar to the style of Japanese long (katana) and short (wakizashi) swords. The tanto knife has a high blade with a flat grind, resulting in extremely strong penetration, making it ideal for stabbing into hard materials. This "dagger" could be carried by the common people for their defence. Only a samurai was allowed to carry a katana or wakizashi. If a samurai had to commit ritual seppuku suicide, he used a wakizashi short sword, while a woman used a tanto dagger in most cases.

The tip of the blade is shaped shinogi-zukuri and chu kissaki with a real Diamond-Shaped Yokote that goes all the way through the hamon to the boshi.

The blade has a sori (blade curvature) designed for the cleanest and finest cuts. Combined with the impressive hardness of the steel and the full tang construction of the katana, it is possible to easily cut through tatami, straw mats or bamboo for tameshigiri.