Product Overview

This 12-inch Master-Grade Kyo-Zukuri Tanto is a breathtaking statement of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and luxury. It features the rare and aggressive Kyo-zukuri blade profile — a distinctive geometry with a sharp, dramatic curvature that commands attention and sets it apart from ordinary tanto designs.

Forged from T10 high-carbon tool steel and subjected to the ancient clay tempering (yaki-ire) process, the blade develops a genuine hamon with a beautifully rolling, undulating pattern that flows across the steel like mountain ridges. The Japanese-style hand polish brings every detail of the temper line into razor-sharp clarity.

What truly elevates this tanto to ceremonial grade is its mountings. The pure copper fittings set — tsuba, fuchi, and kashira — is intricately carved with traditional relief patterns, offering a warm, lustrous finish that zinc alloy simply cannot match. The handle is wrapped over genuine ray skin (samegawa), the same material used on historical samurai swords, providing an unmistakable texture and authentic grip. The solid wood scabbard is finished in deep lacquer and features hand-carved relief patterns, while a decorative sageo cord completes the presentation. Every piece ships in a premium brocade gift box.

Specifications

Key Features

• ▸ Rare Kyo-Zukuri Blade Profile — Features the distinctive aggressive Kyo-zukuri geometry with a sharp, dramatic curvature and piercing silhouette rarely reproduced in modern swords.
• ▸ T10 High-Carbon Steel with Clay Tempering — Forged from premium T10 steel and differentially hardened using traditional yaki-ire, producing a genuine hamon with a beautifully rolling, undulating pattern.
• ▸ Pure Copper Carved Fittings — Complete matching mountings (tsuba, fuchi, kashira) crafted from solid copper with intricate relief carving and a warm, lustrous finish that outshines standard zinc alloy.
• ▸ Genuine Ray Skin Handle (Samegawa) — The handle is built on a base of authentic ray skin, the same material used on historical samurai swords, providing an unmistakable texture, superior grip, and ceremonial-grade authenticity.
• ▸ Hand-Wrapped Cotton Tsuka-ito — Traditional cotton cord wrapped by hand over the ray skin base for an authentic grip, proper ergonomics, and timeless samurai aesthetics.
• ▸ Carved Lacquer Saya — Solid wood scabbard finished in deep lacquer with hand-carved relief patterns that catch the light and add a layer of sculptural artistry to the presentation.
• ▸ Decorative Sageo Cord — Authentic sageo (scabbard cord) adds the final touch of traditional samurai craftsmanship and completes the cohesive, elegant presentation.
• ▸ Premium Brocade Gift Box — Arrives in an elegant brocade presentation box, making this master-grade tanto the ultimate gift for the discerning collector or martial arts enthusiast.

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