Handmade Sword
Empire Wheel Tanto β 1080 High Carbon Steel, Hand Forged, Full Tang, Battle Ready
SKU: 665
Empire Wheel fittings create a bold point of contrast on this 1080 steel Tanto, while the compact profile makes it a different choice from Wakizashi and Katana listings.
| Steel / Material | 1080 High Carbon Steel |
| Hardness | 58β60 HRC (edge) / ~54 HRC (spine) |
| Process | Hand Forged, Oil Quench Hardened |
| Hamon | Uniform hardness throughout β no visible hamon (oil quench process) |
| Hi (Blood Groove) | No Hi β smooth blade without blood groove |
| Edge | Hand Sharpened β Sharp and functional |
| Blade Length | 12.5" |
| Handle Length | 5.5" |
| Overall Length | 22" |
| Weight | 0.8 lb (without Saya) / 1.1 lb (with Saya) |
| Tsuba (Guard) | Empire Wheel tsuba |
| Tsuka (Handle) | Genuine Rayskin, Japanese Cotton Ito, Metal Menuki |
| Tang | Full tang engraved with"ζδ½γζδ½γ" |
| 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 |
- β 1Γ Assembled Sword with Saya
- β 1Γ Cotton Sword Carrying Bag
- β Double-layer protective packaging (tube box + shipping box)
- β 1Γ Certificate of Authenticity
Note: Display stand shown in some product images is not included.
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