Tiger Tanto - Folded Series
Home >> Forged Katanas >> Tiger Tanto - Folded SeriesThe Tiger Tanto has a hand-forged and folded ASSAB-K120C powder steel blade, differentially tempered to produce an HRC60 edge, HRC40 back and a distinctive hamon. Saya is deeply lacquered in black, with inlaid brass bamboo leaves. The ray skin used on the tsuka is of the highest quality, and the tsuka-ito and sageo is woven from the 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. The blade is grooved on both sides. Produced by Hanwei under direction of Paul Chen. BLADE LENGTH: 8“ HANDLE LENGTH: 4 1/2” OVERALL LENGTH: 13 1/2“ WEIGHT: 10oz This sword comes pre-sharpened for the martial artist and tameshigiri cutting.