Handmade Tanto | T10 Clay Tempered Blade with Choji Hamon | Red Rayskin Tsuka & Saya | Bull Horn Fittings

HanBon Forge Handmade Tanto – T10 Clay Tempered Blade with Red Rayskin Handle & Saya

Traditional Craftsmanship, Functional Design

This handmade Japanese tanto from HanBon Forge is forged using T10 high carbon steel, clay tempered to create a stunning choji hamon. The blade is finished with a traditional hazuya polish, enhancing the visibility of the hamon while preserving strength and sharpness. Each tanto is hand sharpened, making it fully functional for martial arts, cutting, or collection.

Blade Specifications

• Brand: HanBon Forge

• Overall Length: 54cm / 21.3"

• Nagasa (Blade Length): 31cm / 12.2"

• Tsuka (Handle Length): 15cm / 5.9"

• Motohaba (Width at Habaki): 3.1cm

• Sakihaba (Width at Yokote): 2.2cm

• Kasane (Thickness at Habaki): 7.5mm

• Sakikasane (Thickness at Yokote): 3.5mm

• Sori (Curvature): 0.7cm

• Construction: One bull horn mekugi

• Groove: No Hi (no groove for added blade strength)

This tanto is a compact yet powerful blade, ideal for close combat practice, martial arts, or collection display.

Tsuka (Handle) Details

The tsuka (handle) is made from hardwood and fully wrapped with red rayskin (samegawa), offering a unique and striking appearance. Both the fuchi (collar) and kashira (pommel) ends are reinforced with bull horn, ensuring durability and elegance. The construction is secured with a single bull horn mekugi, reflecting traditional Japanese methods.

Saya (Scabbard) Design

The hardwood saya (scabbard) is wrapped in red rayskin on the upper portion and finished with a black gloss lacquer on the lower section, creating a bold two-tone design. Both the koiguchi (mouth) and kojiri (end cap) are made of bull horn, adding extra strength and refinement.

A free cotton sword bag and certificate of authenticity are included.

Key Features of This HanBon Forge Tanto

• Hand forged T10 clay tempered blade

• Choji hamon with hazuya polish

• Hand sharpened, battle-ready edge

• Compact size (54cm overall) for martial arts and collection

• Red rayskin (samegawa) handle and saya wrap

• Hardwood tsuka reinforced with bull horn fittings

• Hardwood saya with gloss black lacquer finish

• Koiguchi and kojiri crafted from bull horn

• Comes with sword bag and certificate of authenticity

Perfect for Collectors and Martial Artists

This handcrafted tanto is a traditional Japanese sidearm, combining beauty and function. Its compact size, elegant red rayskin design, and durable bull horn fittings make it a unique addition to any collection. Perfect for:

• Martial arts practice (Iaido, Kenjutsu, Tantojutsu)

• Tameshigiri (cutting practice)

• Collectors of Japanese swords

• Display and appreciation of traditional craftsmanship