Orchid Tanto

Orchid Tanto

Hanwei's Orchid Tanto knife by Paul Chen features a folded K120C steel blade and striking koshirae. The hamon is prominent and the hada shows distinct layers.

High-quality same (ray skin) is used on the tsuka, and the tsuka-ito and sageo are woven from premium Japanese cotton. The saya is deeply lacquered in blue with buffalo horn koiguchi and kurikata.

The fuchi, kashira and kojiri are crafted in bronzed iron with silver and gold detailing. The habaki is a one-piece brass construction.

The matching Orchid Katana (Product no. SH1207) and Orchid Wakizashi (Product no. SH1208) are also available to complete your collection.

Made by Hanwei.

Key features: 
- Hand-forged and folded steel blade  
- Differentially heat-treated  
- Traditional construction

Details:   
- Blade material: K120C powder steel  
- Overall length: approx. 32.4 cm  
- Blade length: approx. 19 cm 
- Handle length: approx. 11.4 cm   
- Weight: approx. 227 g   
- Point of balance: approx. 2.5 cm from the guard  
- Blade width at guard: approx. 2.5 cm 
- Blade thickness at guard: approx. 6 mm
- Sori: approx. 0.6 cm 
- Manufacturer's product no.: SH1209

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.

Please note:
We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Please provide your birth date when ordering. We'll also need a copy of your ID-card or passport by email, scan, fax or mail.