Imperial Series O Tanto 88T

The Cold Steel Factory has used only traditional materials for this Japanese sword’s fittings. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar), and Kashira (pommel), are expertly made and finely crafted in nickel-silver brass. The Habaki (blade collar) is hand made out of nickel-silver brass and each hilt is covered in Samé (ray skin) and tightly wrapped in the traditional style with black silk cord. A beautiful Menuki (a small ornamental sculpture inserted between the ray skin and the cord wrappings on the handle) enhances the sword’s aesthetic appearance and makes for a sword that is as traditional looking as we can possibly make it. All feature fully sharpened 1055 carbon steel blades, each heat treated to a spring temper. The blade surface is then given a careful polish by hand, with a distinctive mirror polish applied to the fuller (blood groove). All come complete with a BLACK LACQUERED SCABBARD and a BLUE-VIOLET COVER BAG.

Specifications:
Weight: 1lb 2oz 
Thick: 5/16"
Blade: 13 1/4"
Handle: 6 1/8" long.
Samé (Ray Skin)
black braid cord
Steel: 1055 Carbon
Overall: 19 3/8"
Black Lacquered Wood Scabbard