Tanto Bushido, Akane - Blade with fuller, Sharpened

The Tanto is a Japanese knife used by the samurai. It is a single-edged weapon with a blade size of less than 30 cm without taking the Habaki into account.
If we break down the term "Tanto", we have the grouping of 2 words :

• "tan" : short
• "to" : katana, blade

This tanto is made in a traditional forge specialized in the manufacture of high quality Japanese weapons and an exclusive design.

This Tanto is a Hamidashi (tanto with guard). It has a sharp blade (Maru) with a central fuller (Bohi), a red braided handle (Tsuka) decorated inside with a black Komainu (guardian Lion from Japanese culture), a fine black and gold guard (Tsuba) and a beautiful red lacquered wooden scabbard (Saya).

Medium carbon 1045 steel (0.45% carbon) blades have a relatively flexible blade, ideal for cutting practice and can take heavy blows without breaking. However, the blade dulls more quickly compared to a high carbon 1065 steel (0.65% carbon).

The 1045 steel is the most common steel used in cutlery because it is a good compromise between hardness and flexibility and is easily sharpened. Do not forget to take care of your weapon by oiling the blade to avoid rust.

"Akane" means "Deep red" in japanese.

Characteristics :

Blade (Maru):

• Tanto with sharpened blade and fuller (Bohi)
• Blade composition : Medium carbon steel (1045)
• Blade length (with Habaki) : 31 cm
• Blade length (without Habaki) : 28,3 cm
• Blade width : 3,2 cm
• Blade thickness : 0,7 cm

Handle (Tsuka) and guard (Tsuba) :

• Handle length : 15,5 cm
• Guard dimensions : 3 x 4,5 x 0,4 cm

Scabbard (Saya) :

• Scabbard dimensions : 36,5 x 4,5 x 2,5 cm
• Scabbard weight : 0,11 kg

Total dimensions (length and weight) :

• Length of tanto (with scabbard) : 52,5 cm
• Length of tanto (without scabbard) : 47 cm
• Weight of the tanto only : 0,43 kg
• Total weight of the weapon (weapon and scabbard) : 0,54 kg