Handmade Sword
Black Tanto β Damascus Steel, 1024 Layer, 10 Fold, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready
SKU: 130
$229.99
$274.99
Only 4 left. This model will not be restocked.
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Battle Ready
Hand Forged
Ships from USA
30-Day Satisfaction
Blade1045 Carbon
ProcessHeat Tempered
TangFull Tang
EdgeSharp
Age Restriction: You must be 18 years or older to purchase this item. By placing an order, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age. Please check your local laws regarding sword ownership before ordering.
The plain black Tanto profile keeps this 1045 carbon steel short blade direct and compact, making it a simpler comparison point beside themed Tanto listings.
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Product Specifications
| Steel / Material | Damascus Steel - folded 1045 carbon steel (1024 layers, 10 folds) with visible wave-grain pattern (jihada) |
| Hardness | 52β54 HRC (edge) / 48β50 HRC (spine) |
| Process | Hand Forged, Folded (Damascus), Heat Tempered |
| Hamon | Hamon line produced by hand polishing (heat tempered; not a clay-tempered hamon) |
| Hi (Blood Groove) | Hi (blood groove) on each side |
| Edge | Hand Sharpened β Sharp and functional |
| Blade Length | 12.5" |
| Handle Length | 6.5" |
| Overall Length | 21.5" |
| Weight | 1.1 lbs (without Saya) / 1.4 lbs (with Saya) |
| Tsuba (Guard) | Iron tsuba |
| Tsuka (Handle) | Genuine Rayskin, Japanese Cotton Ito, Metal Menuki |
| Tang | Full tang |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Black piano lacquered wood with black cotton Sageo |
| Disassembly | Can be fully taken apart and reassembled |
| Quality Control | Individually inspected before shipping β California warehouse |
Package Contents
- β 1Γ Assembled Sword with Saya
- β 1Γ Cotton Sword Carrying Bag
- β Double-layer protective packaging (tube box + shipping box)
Note: Display stand shown in some product images is not included.
β 30-day hassle-free returns: return in original unused condition with all original packaging for a full refund or exchange.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What makes this Black Tanto different from themed Tanto pages?
It relies on a simpler black profile instead of a named tsuba theme, so buyers can compare compact shape, steel grade, and saya color first.
How does the 1045 carbon steel detail help?
The steel grade separates this SKU from the 1080 carbon steel Tanto group and keeps the page grounded in confirmed material facts.
What size comparison helps most?
Use the Tanto category as the main guide: it is more compact than Wakizashi or Katana pages and works better for short-blade display comparison.
Where does the black saya fit?
The black saya keeps the whole presentation minimal, which matters when buyers want a cleaner short-blade option instead of a motif-led piece.
What wording stays product-specific?
The useful wording stays with Black Tanto profile, 1045 carbon steel, black saya, compact scale, and short-blade category.
Contact Us
β sales@handmadesword.com β 909-480-4866
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