Earthen Clay Tempered Carbon Steel Tanto Sword

$274.95
USA Legal (info) ✔ In Stock


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Description

A perfect example of what might-have-been if the Japanese had invaded the Wild West, this rustic dagger brings an outdoor feel to your collection.

General Details

  • Overall Length: 41 cm / 16.1 inches
  • Blade Length: 32 cm / 12.6 inches
  • Handle Length: 10 cm / 3.9 inches
  • Blade Width: 3.2 cm / 1.25 inches
  • Blade Thickness: 0.7 cm / 0.28 inches
  • Blade Steel: 1095 Clay Tempered Carbon Steel
  • Hamon: Wavy
  • Sharpness: Sharpened (for unsharpened please select "blunt")
  • Blood Groove: Single Bo-Hi on each side

Fittings

  • Tsuba: Iron
  • Fuchi / Kashira: Alloy
  • Menuki: Alloy
  • Seppa: Brass
  • Habaki: Brass
  • Tang: Full Tang
  • Samegawa: White ray skin
  • Ito (Braid): Synthetic Silk
  • Mekugi: Bamboo Peg
  • Saya: Hardwood
  • Sageo: Synthetic Silk

Package Contents

  • One Sword with Saya
  • One Sword Bag
  • Sword Stand not Included

Blade: The blade of this sword is hand forged and finished with 12 stages of polishing and sharpening. The steel used is high quality carbon steel, which is very pure, and keeps its edge very well.

Clay Tempered: The blade has been clay tempered in order to harden the cutting edge while still allowing the spine to remain flexible. The tempering process imbues the blade with a distinctive Hamon (blade pattern).

Cost: Free for orders over $400. For orders under $400, shipping to the USA for $19.95 on all orders (includes Alaska and Hawaii); and Express shipping to Canada for $39.95.  Note that for USA orders over $800 USD, Customs Charges may apply (more info)

Currently we are ONLY able to ship to the USA and Canada (no other countries at this point).

Timelines:

USA orders: Take on average 14-21 business days to arrive, after being dispatched from our warehouse. It can take longer from time to time, and during busy periods such as Christmas.  Processing time is between 1-6 days depending on the product ordered.

Canada delivery times:  Canada orders take on average 14-21 business days to arrive, after being dispatched from our warehouse. It can take longer from time to time, and during busy periods such as Christmas.  Processing time is between 1-6 days depending on the product ordered.

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If you find an issue with your item, simply contact us within 14 days of receiving it, and we'll make it right. More details here: Refunds & Returns Policy.

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Bob H.
Superb Item

From start to finish, this has been a most pleasurable buying experience. The website gives clear specifications for each product, and detailed advice about legal ownership, through to potential delivery timescales and costs (through Customs). The tracking service was always accurate and up-to-date, and the sword arrived within the timescales expected. No matter how long it had taken through Customs (in my case, not a major issue), this item would have been well worth the wait! It is absolutely stunning, exactly as photographed - and it looks and feels "right". Sturdy, strong and sharp - and "beautiful". No hesitation in recommending BladesPro UK, as a caring and helpful seller, and in commending them on this Tanto. I'll be back soon!!!

Hi Bob -- thank you so much for your feedback. We're really happy to hear this! Fantastic that you like the Tanto so much. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a comment, we appreciate it. - The BladesPro Team

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How is your sword made?

Sword Crafting In 3 Simple Steps

All our swords are hand-crafted using traditional forging methods that have been in place for thousands of years.

Click the tabs above to see exactly how we'll make your sword - from Design, to Forging, to Finishing.

1. Design

Designed by experts.

First, your sword is designed by experts who've crafted thousands of swords. Our product team carefully plans the combination of aesthetics and features that will make up the sword:

Aesthetics: Shape, design, colours, ornaments and decorations, and fittings to determine the look and style of the final piece.

Features: Practicalities such as blade length, blade width, steel type, handle and scabbard dimensions, as well as weight and whether or not the sword will include a Bo-Hi.

2. Forging

Forged by Craftsmen... by hand.

For the inner core of the blade, impurities are removed and steel created via the smelting process. The carbon level is varied (higher or lower) to get a result of softer or harder steel. The brick-sized piece of prepared steel is then forged until soft, and hammered until elongated. It's then folded over and over until all impurities are removed and the desired shape is achieved.

For the outer part of the blade, the heat/pound/fold technique is applied up to 3,000 times to create a strong blade, which is then painted with a clay and charcoal mixture and thrust into water to finalise.

3. Finishing

Finishing touches.

The blade is then polished and a handle attached. From there, the sword is adorned with desired fittings and ornaments, engraved (if desired) and lacquer is applied to the wooden scabbard to create a beautiful, functional piece. It's then carefully packed and shipped out using our courier service, arriving at your door safe and sound.

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