SH2259 -- Practical Plus Tanto Samurai Sword

The Practical Plus Tanto (SH2259) matches our Practical Plus Katana (SH2073)
and Wakizashi (SH2118). The blade is hand-forged high-carbon steel and differentially
hardened using a traditional claying method (HRC 60 edge, HRC 40 spine) with a
medium (chu) kissaki. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent.



The Practical Plus Tanto uses a flat black saya and a black cotton sageo. The tsuka
has genuine ray skin (same) and the tsuka-ito is black synthetic leather for better
gripping qualities. The antiqued fittings on this set are decorated in a Japanese dogwood
motif with a beautiful antiqued black sunburst tsuba. A great economical tanto with fantastic quality.

• High Carbon Blade
• Economical
• Authentic Design

Overall length:  16 1/2“
Blade length:  11“
Handle length:   4 1/4“
Weight:  13oz
Point of Balance:  1 1/2"
Width at Guard:  1.10"
Thickness at Guard:  .21"
Sori:  1/4"