Righteous Dragon Hand Forged Tanto Metal Sword

This handmade tanto is made of 1045 high carbon folded steel.

Each blade is lovingly forged in fire and beaten until the impurities are removed from the steel, leaving only the finest blade.

It is heat tempered in the traditional manner and quenched in oil and water.

The wooden handle is wrapped in genuine Stingray skin (Samekawa) before the traditional cotton handle wrapping (Tsukamaki).

Overall Length (cm) 46
Blade Length (cm) 31 Handle Length (cm) 15
Blade Width (cm) 3 Blade Thickness (cm) 0.75
Blade Material    1045 High Carbon Hand Forged Steel
Handle Material    Wood
Blade Hardness    HRC 58
Saya Material Hard Wood Tsuba Material Zinc alloy
Fittings Material  Zinc alloy Sageo Material Cotton

As this is a metal sword it can only be sold to those over the age of 18 years upon receipt of valid ID. We will require verification of your age via a photo or scan of ID showing your name and age before the dispatch your order.

PLEASE BE AWARE: All our replicas are blunt and intended for ornamental display or historical interest only. Nothing we sell is recommended or suitable for combat, and such use is strictly prohibited.

Our display katana's are legal to own in the UK.