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)

• Tsuba 鍔: Alloy, black finish with traditional wave and cloud motif
• Fuchi & Kashira: Golden alloy with wave engravings
• 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