Hiiro Red Tanto (緋色) – Scarlet

Hiiro Red Tanto (緋色) specifications

• Hand-forged by our master swordsmiths.
• Blade: T10 steel, sharpened on request, full tang.
• Saya (鞘): red lacquered wood scabbard with black grain.
• Sageo (下げ緒): brown Sageo, standard thickness.
• Tsuka (柄): Imitation white stingray skin handle
• Tsuka-ITO (柄糸): brown braided diamond pattern above the handle.
• Tsuba (鍔): zinc-copper alloy, rounded and hollowed out in the shape of plants.
• Fuchi (縁): zinc-copper alloy with leaf engraving.
• Kashira (頭): zinc-copper alloy with leaf pattern.
• 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 lb
• Package weight: 2.20 lb

Accessories

• Katana stand: Not included
• Scabbard: Included

Hiiro Red Tanto: design and finishes

The Hiiro Red Tanto (scarlet in English) is distinguished by its T10 steel blade and rounded zinc-copper alloy guard hollowed out in the shape of plants. The handle is surrounded by imitation white stingray skin and topped by a brown Tsuka-ITO, while a black dragon-shaped menuki completes the Tsuka. The sheath is elegantly finished with its red grain on a black background and brown Sageo.