Hand forged samurai sword from JOHN LEE series

Masterpieces of Asian blacksmithing

- The Tanto blade is hand forged from carbon steel and hardened in the traditional way.

- The sharpened blade received a bo-hi (channel) to reduce weight.

- The handle (Tsuka) is made of wood, covered with real fish skin (Same).

- The wrapper of the handle (Tsuka-Ito) is made of black cotton in the traditional way.

- Menukis are inserted on the handle.

- The sheath (saya) is made of wood.

- The blade clamp (Habaki) is made of brass.

- Made according to museum models.

- Blade material: 1045
- Handle material: Wood / Ray skin / Cotton sheath
- Handle length: 17.5 cm
- Blade length: 32 cm
- Total length (without sheath): 50 cm
- Weight (without sheath): 500 g

The Aikuchi Tanto traditionally does not have a guard plate (tsuba). The shape of the Unokobi Zukuri blade, which was also often used with the Naginata (Japanese sword thrower), is remarkable.