Shinken of Swords Clay Tempered T10 Steel Tanto - Iron Tsuba

This hand-forged tanto features a clay-tempered T10 high carbon steel blade, delivering the authentic differential hardening process that produces a visible hamon (temper line) and a hard cutting edge with a resilient spine. The iron tsuba and ray skin-wrapped hardwood handle provide a traditional aesthetic grounded in classical Japanese sword construction.
At 20.4 inches overall with a 12.2-inch blade, this piece sits firmly in tanto proportions — a purpose-built short blade optimized for close work and display.

Blade: Clay tempered T10 high carbon steel
Tsuba: Iron
Handle: Hard wood with ray skin (same)
Overall length: 20.4" / 52 cm
Nagasa (blade): 12.2" / 31 cm
Handle length: 5.9" / 15 cm