Product Overview

This 12-inch Master-Grade Samurai Tanto represents the highest tier of traditional Japanese swordsmithing available today. Built using the legendary sanmai (three-layer) construction, the blade features a folded hundred-fold pattern steel jacket wrapped around a T10 high-carbon tool steel core — a technique reserved for only the finest blades. The result is a sword that combines the stunning visual grain of Damascus steel with the brutal cutting performance of T10 steel.

The blade undergoes authentic clay tempering (yaki-ire), producing a genuine hamon and revealing the jihada — the natural surface grain that sword connoisseurs prize above all else. The shin-yokote (authentic yokote line) is crisply defined, a hallmark of master-level craftsmanship. Fifteen stages of hand polishing bring every detail to life with mirror clarity.

Unlike standard zinc alloy fittings, this tanto features a genuine iron tsuba (hand guard) — the same material used on historical samurai swords. The hand-wrapped tsuka (handle) uses traditional cotton cord in a classic black-and-gold pattern. The solid wood saya is finished in deep black lacquer with a decorative sageo cord, and the entire set is presented in a premium brocade gift box worthy of the blade inside.

Specifications

Key Features

• ▸ Authentic Sanmai Construction — Traditional three-layer forge: a folded hundred-fold pattern steel jacket wrapped around a T10 high-carbon core. The best of both worlds — stunning grain and brutal cutting power.
• ▸ T10 High-Carbon Core — The blade's heart is forged from premium T10 tool steel, delivering exceptional hardness, edge retention, and the authentic feel of a true samurai weapon.
• ▸ Jihada Clay Tempering — Authentic yaki-ire process produces a genuine hamon and reveals the natural jihada surface grain — the mark of a master-forged blade.
• ▸ Shin-Yokote (True Yokote) — The blade features a crisply defined authentic yokote line, a detail that separates master-grade swords from ordinary replicas.
• ▸ 15-Step Hand Water Polish — Meticulously polished through fifteen stages by hand, achieving a mirror finish that brings the hamon, jihada, and sanmai layers into breathtaking clarity.
• ▸ Genuine Iron Tsuba — Unlike common zinc alloy guards, this tanto features a real iron tsuba — the same material found on historical samurai swords, offering authentic weight, feel, and tradition.
• ▸ Hand-Wrapped Tsuka — The handle is wrapped by hand using traditional cotton cord in a refined black-and-gold pattern, providing both authentic grip and timeless elegance.
• ▸ Black Lacquer Saya with Sageo — Solid wood scabbard finished in deep, glossy black Japanese lacquer with a decorative sageo cord for a complete, authentic presentation.
• ▸ Premium Brocade Gift Box — Arrives in an elegant brocade presentation box, making this master-grade tanto the ultimate gift for the serious collector.

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