PRACTICAL PLUS TANTO (SH2259) CAS HANWEI
Providing a very economical cutting tanto, but uses more traditional fittings and construction methods, the blade of the Practical Plus Tanto is hand-forged high-carbon 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 tsuka-ito for better gripping qualities. The antiqued fittings on this set are decorated in a Japanese dogwood motif with a beautiful antiqued black sunburst tsuba. The Practical Plus Tanto measures 16 1/2 inches overall with an 11 inch blade and weighs in at 13 ounces. A great economical tanto with fantastic quality.
The Practical Plus Katana (SH2073) and Practical Plus Wakizashi (SH2118) match the Practical Plus Tanto and provide a useful and economical set. |
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• Overall: 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"
• Thickness at Tip: .15"
• Sori: 1/4"
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
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