Tiger Tanto by Paul Chen / Hanwei
The Tiger Tanto has a hand-forged and folded K120C powder steel blade with bo-hi and a short (ko)kissaki. The saya is deeply lacquered in black, with inlaid brass bamboo leaves. The same (ray skin) used on the tsuka is of the highest quality, and the tsuka-ito and sageo are woven from best quality Japanese cotton. The fuchi, kashira, kojiri, koiguchi and kurigata are all made from blackened-bronzed iron, selectively detailed in gold. The habaki is of one-piece brass construction.
Key Features:
- Hand forged and folded steel blade
- Excellent quality
- Traditional construction
SPECIFICATIONS
Overall: 13 1/2“
Blade Length: 8“
Handle Length: 4 1/2”
Weight: 10oz
Point of Balance: 1"
Width at Guard: 1"
Thickness at Guard: 3/8"
Thickness at Tip: 1/4"
Sori: 1/8"
Blade Steel: K120C
Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.
MADE IN CHINA
Please be advised that all orders of Swords are non refundable (cannot be cancelled once order is placed) and no exchange (unless their is a manufacturer defect exchange only).
