SH2259 Paul Chen Practical Plus Tanto
The Practical Plus Tanto (SH2259) provides a very economical cutting tanto, but uses more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is hand-forged high-carbon steel and differentially tempered using a traditional claying method (HRC 60 edge, HRC 40 spine) with a medium (chu) kissaki. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent. The Practical Plus Tanto uses a flat black saya and a black Japanese cotton sageo. The tsuka has genuine ray skin (same) and the tsuka-ito is black synthetic leather for better gripping qualities. The antiqued fittings on this set are decorated in a Japanese dogwood motif with a beautiful antiqued black sunburst tsuba. A great econimcal tanto with fantastic quality.
KEY FEATURES:
- Fully functional
- Hand-forged high-carbon steel blade
- Differential tempering
MEASUREMENTS:
HANDLE LENGTH: 4 ¼”
OVERALL LENGTH: 16 ½”
WEIGHT: 13oz
