Tanchō Katana
The premier samurai sword “Tanchō” is named after the “Manchurian Crane” in Japan, a symbol of vigilance and wisdom, also known as the “Bird of Happiness”. This Japanese katana is handcrafted from T10 steel and comes with a black saya made of genuine hardwood. The blade is traditionally polished with sand to achieve a razor-sharp edge. The handle is covered in real ray skin and tightly wrapped in traditional Japanese silk.
The high-quality craftsmanship, the beautiful brass tsuba, and the elegant appearance make this katana a true standout among mid-range priced katana.
„I would rather give up my life than tarnish my name.“
(Miyamoto Musashi)
Specifications
- Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: Yes
- Technical training (Battodo): Yes
- Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): No
- Tsuka (handle): Hardwood wrapped in genuine ray skin
- Tsuba (sword guard): Brass
- Fuchi (hilt collar): Brass
- Kashira (pommel cap): Brass
- Menuki (handle charms): Brass
- Ito (handle wrap): Japanese silk
- Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered
- Sageo (scabbard cord): Silk
- Total length: 41.73 inches (106 cm)
Blade
- Material: T10 steel
- Clay-tempered (real hamon): No
- Practical use (“battle ready”): Yes
- Folded steel: No
- Full-tang: Yes
- Sand-polished: Yes
- Sharpened with Japanese whetstones: No
- Bo-hi (blood groove): No
- Blade length: 28 inches (71 cm)
- Blade thickness: 0.276 inches (7 mm)
- Blade width: 1.26 inches (3.2 cm)
- Hardness: 50 – 58 HRC
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