Dragon King bamboo tanto

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A traditional tanto blade with a carved wood bamboo-profile tsuka and saya. The blade is T10 steel with a kiln- controlled differentially tempered hamon line. The habaki is silver. A a detailed mon on the hilt and carved circles on the saya let you know which is the business end by touch. Designed by Frenchie Jin and made by Dragon King. You better never bother with ye ol' bamboo!

length: 10"
blade: 5"
blade thickness at tsuba: 6mm
blade thickness at tip: 1.6mm
tsuka: 4 1/8"
weight (unsheathed): 5 oz

Price: $245