Traditional Hand-Forged Full-Tang Clay-Tempered 1095 High Carbon Steel Tanto SPECIFICATIONS Blade color - Material Clay-Tempered 1095 High Carbon Steel Guard (Tsuba 鍔) Bronze Scabbard (Saya 鞘) Solid Wood Handle (Tsuka 柄) Real Rayskin Over Solid Wood Menuki Bronze DIMENSIONS Length with scabbard 20.7 in (52.5 cm) Length of the blade 12.6 in (32 cm) Length of the handle 8.0 in (20.5 cm) "A glimpse of blossoms through the winter frost, elegant and refined." Forged from 1095 high carbon steel, the Yukimi-ume 雪見梅 Tanto stands as a profound testament to historical metallurgy and structural design. This piece features a distinct, authentic clay-tempered hamon (temper line) and exceptional blade geometry, capturing the refined essence of traditional metalwork. The winter plum blossom theme is elegantly integrated through intricately bronze fittings and a secure handle, wrapped over real rayskin. Encased in a beautiful, deep blue solid wood scabbard adorned with traditional crests, this tanto is a remarkable addition for the dedicated collector—a pure embodiment of cultural history and the serene grace of winter blossoms.
