The Practical Plus Tanto SH2259 matches our Practical Plus Katana SH2073 and Wakizashi SH2118. The blade is handforged highcarbon steel and differentially hardened using a traditional claying method HRC 60 edge HRC 40 spine. The temper line hamon is evident and prominent. The flat black saya features a black cotton sageo. The tsuka has genuine ray skin same with a black synthetic leather tsukaito for better gripping qualities. The antiqued fittings on this set are decorated in a Japanese dogwood motif with a beautiful antiqued black sunburst tsuba. Made by Hanwei. Specifications Overall 16 1/2ldquo Blade Length 11ldquo Handle Length 4 1/4ldquo Weight 13oz Point of Balance 1 1/2 Width at Guard 1. 10 Thickness at Guard . 21 Sori 1/4 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece. Key Features High carbon forged blade Fully functional Differential tempering
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