tanto and aikuchi

Knife made entirely by hand by the artisan American Bradburn

Blade: 1084 steel with a high carbon content and selective hardening clay 40/60HRC and high degree of polish .

Bo -Hi : none
Total length: 21.5cm .
Blade length : 9.5cm .
Blade thickness : 5mm .
Handle Length : 9.5cm .
Much Weight : 150g .
Sheath: kydex thermo format
Tsuka -ito : black cotton on same ( ray skin )
Menuki , Seppa , shitodome : bronze

Notes: one piece - certificate of authenticity signed craftsman

Small technical glossary : Hamon : tempering line on the blade * Hi : deep groove in the blade , also called colasangue * Saya : scabbard * Tsuka - Ito or Tsuka -gawa : weaving in cotton, silk or leather that wraps the handle * Tsuba : * guard Fuchi : ornament between guard and manicatura * Kashira : ornament at the end of the handle * Menuki : medallions placed under the cordage of the handle * Habaki : collar that wraps around the beginning of the blade * Seppa : * Shitodome guard seals : seals to which is linked the Sageo * Sori : curvature of the blade