Japanese Shirasaya Tanto
Meet the “Kurumi” tanto, named after the resilient “Walnut Tree” of Japan, symbolizing strength and longevity. This tanto features a saya made from genuine ebony with buffalo horn accents, providing an elegant and timeless look. Forged from T10 steel, the blade undergoes traditional clay tempering to create a genuine hamon, ensuring both beauty and sharpness. Each blade is handcrafted and sand-polished, showcasing the clear, striking hamon.
The “Kurumi” tanto is a piece of exceptional quality and makes a distinguished addition to any Japanese weapon enthusiast’s collection.
“The Kurumi Tanto embodies Japanese craftsmanship and aesthetics, symbolizing strength and longevity.”
Specifications
- Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: Yes
- Technical training (Battodo): Yes
- Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): Yes
- Tsuka (handle): Ebony with buffalo horn
- Tsuba (sword guard):
- Fuchi (hilt collar):
- Kashira (pommel cap):
- Menuki (handle charms):
- Ito (handle wrap):
- Saya (scabbard): Ebony with buffalo horn
- Sageo (scabbard cord):
- Total length: 20.47 inches (52 cm)
Blade
- Material: T10 steel
- Clay-tempered (real hamon): Yes
- Practical use (“battle ready”): Yes
- Folded steel: No
- Full-tang: Yes
- Sand-polished: Yes
- Sharpened with Japanese whetstones: No
- Bo-hi (blood groove): Yes
- Blade length: 13 inches (33 cm)
- Blade thickness: 0.276 inches (7 mm)
- Blade width: 1.26 inches (3.2 cm)
- Hardness: 55 – 58 HRC
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