The Practical Plus Tanto (SH2259) matches our Practical Plus Katana (SH2073) and Wakizashi (SH2118). The blade is hand-forged high-carbon steel and differentially hardened using a traditional claying method (HRC 60 edge, HRC 40 spine) with a medium (chu) kissaki. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent. The Practical Plus Tanto uses a flat black saya and a black cotton sageo. The tsuka has genuine ray skin (same) and the tsuka-ito is black synthetic leather for better gripping qualities. The antiqued fittings on this set are decorated in a Japanese dogwood motif with a beautiful antiqued black sunburst tsuba. A great economical tanto with fantastic quality.

Made by Hanwei.

Key Features:

High Carbon Blade

Economical

Authentic Design

Specifications:

Blade length: 11

Handle length: 4 1/4

Overall length: 16 1/2

Weight: 13oz

Point of Balance: 1 1/2"

Width at Guard: 1.10"

Thickness at Guard: .21"

Sori: 1/4"

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.