The Bushido Tanto is a hand-forged and folded ASSAB-K120C powder steel blade, differentially tempered to produce an HRC60 edge, HRC40 back and a distinctive hamon. Saya is deeply lacquered in old gold with inlaid brass sakura flowers. The tsuka of the Tanto is of gold-plated brass with a battle-scene decoration in relief. The sageo is woven from Japanese cotton. The fuchi and kashira are of blackened bronze with brass detailing, and the kojira, koiguchi and kurigata are of polished horn. The habaki is brass. The Bushido Tanto blade is grooved on both sides. This companion piece to your functional sword has been traditionally constructed by Hanwei under direction of Paul Chen. Overall of 14 1/2" with a 9 1/2" blade. This sword comes pre-sharpened for the martial artist and tameshigiri cutting.