1095 is one of the highest carbon content modern steels used for blade-smithing and arguably the best combat knife-making steel available, assuredly forming a very lethal foundational core to this Japanese Samurai knife. Blade characteristics include a hard & tough, reliable & durable cutting edge, along with desirable blade resilience and good elasticity, which 1095, being technically a higher carbon content spring steel, is renowned for. Further promoting perfection, is the very difficult process of clay-tempering the blade. This process precisely facilitates hardening of the blade’s edge, while leaving the blade’s core and spine softer and thus resilient. Definitely a marker of advanced Japanese blade-making technology and visibly identifiable on this Shinken Tanto fixed blade knife.Completed with a lacquered hardwood Tanto sheath, solid brass knife fittings, and a hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin & quality-cord handle, forming a traditional, practical and effective hand-grip.This Japanese Tanto knife is sharp and deadly, and is executed with fine craftsmanship. It’s collectable, a pleasure to own and a formidable Tanto weapon to use. Key Features:1095 carbon steel knife blade – tough & hard, reliable cutting edge, along with desirable blade resilience & good elasticity. Genuine clay tempered blade, with visible Hamon.Premium fittings, handle and scabbard materials.Single edged knife blade – primary cutting edge, with full structural strength blade spine.Curved blade knife – balanced & versatile cutting, slashing & thrusting Tanto blade knife.Sharp and fully functional Samurai Tanto knife.1095 Steel Knife Specifications:Note: Stand in photos is for demonstration purposes only and NOT included.Overall Tanto length: 55cm.Handle length: 16cm.Tanto blade length: 33cm.Blade width: 3.2cm.Blade thickness: 0.6cm.Blade material: 1095 high carbon steel knife. Genuine clay tempered blade, with visible Hamon.Hardness: 60HRC.Tsuka (handle) material: Hardwood, wrapped with genuine stingray-skin Samegawa & quality-cord Ito (handle-wrap).Saya (scabbard) material: Hardwood with a painted artwork, and lacquered. Sageo (scabbard wrap) material: Quality-cord. Knife fittings material: Brass. Mekugi (peg): 1x bamboo pin.Bo-Hi (fuller): Double blood-grooves on both sides of the blade.Tang: Full tang Tanto knife.Weight: 0.8kg (including scabbard weight).Included: Knife bag. Item: Tanto point knife.
