Hand Forged Japanese Tanto Short Sword Mini Katana Feather Pattern Blade Shell Saya Full Tang Color:Beige The tsuba and fuchi are

The tsuba and fuchi are made of iron with dragon pattern

and a brass Tsuba

The tsuba is brass

8" Tsuka(Handle): 30cm / 11

SL1322 is a katana with a shinogi zukurigeometry

Hand Forged Japanese Tanto Short Sword Mini Katana Feather Pattern Blade Shell Saya Full Tang Color:Beige The tsuba and fuchi areDescription: The Tanto is one of the oldest and most respected katana in Japanese history. It dates back to the Heian period and was used in battles to penetrate and pierce through the armor of the opponent more efficiently. Tanto has also been utilized for slashing, it has highly effective in close quarter combat. Women would sometimes carry a tanto concealed in their sash or obi for self defense. We offer traditionally made Japanese Tanto in all