With great quality and an inexpensive price, this Paul Chen Practical Plus Tanto is a hand forged high carbon steel blade that has been differentially clay tempered. It dislpays an attractive black sunburst tsuba and antique look fittings in a Japanese dogwood motif. This sword also has a textured black saya and black Japanese cotton sageo. The hamon is evident and prominent and the genuine same or ray skin handle is wrapped with a synthetic leather grip that makes it easier to hold onto. With a medium (chu) kissaki this tanto gives you a great deal for the money.
Measurements:
- Blade length: 11“
- Handle length: 4 1/4“
- Overall length: 16 1/2“
- Weight: 13oz