Orchid Tanto

The Orchid Tanto from Hanwei is forged of folded K120C steel. The hamon features a prominent and distinct wave, highlighting the quality heat treatment. Genuine ray skin is used for the same on the tsuka, and the saego is woven from premium Japanese cotton. The saya is lacquered in a deep blue with buffalo horn koiguchi and kurikata. The fuchi, kashai, and kojiri are crafted in bronzed iron with silver and gold details. The habaki is solid brass construction.

The cutting edge features a striking and highly defined hamon, each unique to the individual blade, much like a steel fingerprint. This is a visual mark of differential heating in the tempering process achieved by coating portions of the blade in a viscous clay based paste, but not others, allowing the sections to heat, insulate and cool at different rates. This produces is a complex molecular structure in the steel of the blade allowing for a harder cutting edge and more flexible body resulting strong, resilient sword capable of highly precise cuts. A great choice for the new or seasoned practitioner of Tameshigiri, the art of the "test cut".

Pairs perfectly with our Orchid Katana.

Overall: 12 3/4“
Blade Length: 7 1/2“
Handle Length: 4 1/2”
Weight: 8oz
Point of Balance: 1"
Width at Guard: 1"
Thickness at Guard: .25"
Sori: 1/4"

Specifications may vary from piece to piece.