Hibon Tanto (非凡) – Unique

Hibon Tanto (非凡) specifications

• Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
• Blade: T10 steel full tang, clay-tempered with real Choji Hamon, sharpened or unsharpened. The blade and its kissaki (blade tip) are polished and sharpened by hand.
• Saya (鞘): covered in real ray skin, with a real red buffalo horn Kojiri (scabbard tip) and Koiguchi (Sageo/guard side).
• Sageo (下げ緒): no Sageo, Aiguchi mount.
• Tsuka (柄): real ray skin with buffalo horn tips.
• Kashira (頭): real red buffalo horn pommel.
• Fuchi (縁): real buffalo horn.
• Tsuba (鍔): no guard (Aiguchi mount without guard).
• Habaki (鎺): smooth brass.

Dimensions

• Blade length: 12.99in
• Overall length including handle: 19.68in
• Length with scabbard: 20.47in
• Handle length: 5.90in
• Blade thickness: 0.276in
• Blade width: 1.260in
• Weight: 1.32 lbs
• Package weight: 2.20 lbs

Accessories

• Katana stand: Not included
• Scabbard: Included

Hibon Tanto: design and finishes

This luxurious Tanto Hibon (非凡) also known as Unique features a silvery-bright T10 steel blade adorned with a Choji Hamon, perfectly forged, polished, and hand-sharpened. Without a guard, it features an Aiguchi mount, offering a sleek, traditional aesthetic. The tips of the scabbard are made of real stingray skin and red buffalo horn. The real stingray skin handle is also framed by a buffalo horn Fuchi and Kashira, while the smooth brass Habaki completes the elegant look.