Kurogane Tantō 黒金短刀 – The Black & Gold Dagger
The Kurogane Tantō 黒金短刀 is a masterfully crafted Japanese short blade, forged with precision and imbued with traditional artistry. Compact yet powerful, the tantō was historically carried by samurai as a backup weapon, prized for its versatility in close combat.
Blade (刃)
- Material: T10 High-Carbon Steel with a prominent hamon (temper line)
- Blade length: 33 cm
- Width: 3.2 cm
- Hand-polished for razor sharpness
Fittings (拵 Koshirae)
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Tsuba 鍔: Alloy, black finish with traditional wave and cloud motif
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Fuchi & Kashira: Golden alloy with wave engravings
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Menuki 目貫: Subtle detailing under the brown ito
Saya (鞘)
- Black lacquered saya adorned with golden kanji inscriptions
- Brown and blue sageo cord for a refined finish
Handle (柄 Tsuka)
- Length: 17 cm
- Wrapped in brown ito over black rayskin
- Secured with two bamboo mekugi
Dimensions
- Overall length: 55 cm
- Blade length: 33 cm
- Handle length: 17 cm
- Blade width: 3.2 cm
The Kurogane Tantō is not only a functional weapon but also a
