Tanto “Kurai Yoru”

Discover the “Kurai Yoru”, or “Dark Night”, a Japanese tanto that embodies the mysterious allure of the nocturnal. Crafted from T10 steel, this hand-made samurai knife boasts an exceptional blade honed with precision and skill. It is housed in a saya made of real hardwood, emphasizing traditional aesthetics and durability.

The handle is covered with high-quality simulated ray skin and tightly wrapped in dark polyester, mimicking the appearance of leather while providing a secure and comfortable grip.

The “Kurai Yoru” combines high-quality craftsmanship with an affordable price point, making it a standout among lower-priced tanto. Its exquisite blade and unique handle design appeal to collectors and enthusiasts alike, offering a slice of samurai tradition in a beautifully crafted knife.

“Defeating evil, not the opponent, is the essence of swordsmanship”
(Yagyū Munenor)

Specifications

• Hand-forged in traditional Japanese style: Yes
• Technical training (Battodo): Yes
• Cutting exercises (tameshigiri): No
• Tsuka (handle): Hardwood with simulated ray skin
• Tsuba (sword guard): Zinc
• Fuchi (hilt collar): Zinc
• Kashira (pommel cap): Zinc
• Menuki (handle charms): Zinc
• Ito (handle wrap): Dark artificial leather
• Saya (scabbard): Hardwood, lacquered
• Sageo (scabbard cord): Polyester
• Total length: 21.65 inches (55 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): Yes
• Blade length: 13 inches (33 cm)
• Blade thickness: 0.276 inches (7 mm)
• Blade width: 1.26 inches (3.2 cm)
• Hardness: 50 – 58 HRC