Traditional Handcrafted Japanese Samurai Tanto Sword with Top-Quality Kobuse Blade, Ray Skin Handle, and Saya

Discover the Remarkable Craftsmanship of the GYAKU-KOBUSE Tanto Sword:

Reveal the exceptional artistry of the GYAKU-KOBUSE Tanto sword, a testament to the time-honored methods of Japanese swordsmithing. This tanto showcases unparalleled construction and quality for the discerning connoisseur.

Innovative GYAKU-KOBUSE Construction:

The blade is ingeniously constructed using the GYAKU-KOBUSE method, a unique type of KOBUSE construction. It features two distinct types of steel: a harder core steel enveloped by an outer, folded steel layer.

The outer steel is meticulously folded 13 times, yielding an astonishing 8192 layers, ensuring unparalleled strength and flexibility. This folding process imparts the blade with its distinctive undulating grain pattern.

Superior Materials for Superior Results:

The core steel is crafted from AISI 1095 high carbon steel, renowned for its resilience.

The blade undergoes extensive refinement, including differential clay tempering and water quenching, resulting in a genuine hamon (temper line) that extends throughout the blade’s length.

Exquisite Polishing with HAZUYA Stone:

The blade is painstakingly polished using multiple-grade sharpening stones in accordance with traditional Japanese methods.

Notably, the blade is meticulously finished with HAZUYA, an ultra-fine Uchigumori stone fixed with paper, dedicated to enhancing the hamon and creating a mirror-like surface on the shinogi-ji (blade ridge) and edge.

Dragon-Themed Brass Tsuba and Menuki:

The tanto boasts a high-quality brass tsuba (guard) featuring a captivating dragon design.

Brass fuchi (sleeve) and kashira (buttcap) complement the tsuba, harmonizing the overall aesthetics.

Two dragon-themed copper menuki (ornaments) adorn the handle, enhancing both grip and visual appeal.

Attention to Detail:

The tsuka-ito (handle wrap) is meticulously applied in black, alternating over red genuine ray skin samegawa (ray skin), showcasing a precise and intricate Hineri-maki wrap.

Double bamboo mekugi (pegs) ensure secure tang attachment.

The saya (sheath) is meticulously constructed from hardwood and enveloped in samegawa, offering both durability and visual refinement.

Premium Components:

A buffalo horn koiguchi (scabbard mouth) and kurikata (knob) adorn the saya.

A thick yellow and brown synthetic sageo (cord) is tied over a buffalo horn kurikata with bright copper shitodome (decorative fittings).

Specifications (Measurements):

Tanto:

Overall Length: 19.9″

Blade Length: 11.8″

Handle Length: 7.7″

Exceptional Quality and Authenticity:

The GYAKU-KOBUSE Tanto sword represents a masterful fusion of traditional Japanese sword craftsmanship and innovative construction. Ideal for practitioners, collectors, and enthusiasts alike, this tanto is a testament to the enduring legacy of Japanese swordsmithing.

Note: This tanto can be fully disassembled and assembled for maintenance purposes and includes a complimentary sword bag and a certificate of authenticity.