Tanto
There are three of these knives, each one slightly different from the others. The blades are hardened and tempered 1075 high carbon steel. The grips are lignum vitae with a leather tsuka maki wrap. The fittings are polished bronze. The handles are held in place by a removable brass pin. There is a long blade, short blade, and medium clip point blade.
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Overall length: |
12.75 inches |
14.25 inches |
14.75 inches |
Blade length: |
7 1/8inches |
7 7/8 inches |
8 3/8 inches |
Blade width at widest point: |
7/8 inch |
7/8 inch |
7/8 inch |
Blade thickness at base: |
3/16 inch |
3/16 inch |
3/16 inch |
guard width: |
1.25 inches |
1.25 inch |
1.25 inch |
Grip length: |
4.5 inches |
5 inches |
5 inches |
POB: |
.5 inches before end of grip |
.5 inches before end of grip |
.25 inches before end of grip |
Weight: |
10.75 ounces |
11.36 ounces |
12.31 ounces |
The short version of this knife is available. $375 |
