Clay Tempered Japanese Tanto Samurai Dragon Sword 1095 Carbon Steel Blade

Clay Tempered Japanese Tanto – 1095 Steel Dragon-Themed Samurai Short Sword

This clay tempered Japanese tanto is handcrafted from 1095 high carbon steel, making it one of the most durable and sharpest short blades available. The differential heat treatment produces a natural hamon (temper line) across the blade, a feature prized by collectors and martial artists alike.

With a dragon-themed brass tsuba and traditional katate-maki handle wrapping, this tanto blends symbolic strength and timeless craftsmanship. The blade is hand-sharpened to a razor edge and mounted in a Black Matt finished Saya with elegant fittings, making it ideal for both display and practical use.

Whether you're seeking a samurai tanto for martial arts, a functional short sword for cutting practice, or a high-carbon steel collectible blade, this piece is designed for performance and beauty.

Key Features:

• Blade Material: 1095 high carbon steel

• Heat Treatment: Clay tempered with visible hamon

• Blade Structure: Full tang, hand forged

• Tsuba Design: Brass, with intricate dragon motif

• Handle Wrap: Katate-maki wrapping over genuine rayskin

• Saya: Black Matt finished Saya

• Edge: Hand sharpened, ready to cut

• Mounting Style: Traditional Japanese tanto fittings

Specifications:

• Overall Length: Approx. 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

• Blade Length: Approx. 13 inches (33 cm)

• Handle Length: Approx. 6.5 inches (16.5 cm)

• Weight: Approx. 0.95 kg

• Blade Shape: Traditional tanto tip with straight geometry

Perfect For:

• Martial arts practitioners (kenjutsu, iaido, koryu)

• Collectors of Japanese short swords and tanto knives

• Gifts for sword lovers and samurai fans

• Tanto for cutting practice or display

• Custom daisho pairings with katana or wakizashi