Integrity

Product Description for Integrity

Maker: Scott Slobodian (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 2880
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 10.00 in.
Total length: 16.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.05 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.18 in.
Item weight: 13.04 oz.
Shipment weight: 19.2 oz.
Blade: 1065 carbon steel with traditional Japanese clay temper line (hamon) for a very hard edge and softer, resilient spine
Bolster: Sterling silver hibaki and tsuba
Handle: Leather wrapped handle with white rayskin and sterling silver menuki
Sheath: Highly polished quilted maple saya (sheath) with sterling silver fittings
Description: This full dress tanto is the creation knifemaker Scott Slobodian. The 1065 carbon steel blade has a clean hamon line that is immediately visible and dynamic. This, combined with his choice of steel assures a long lasting edge. The sterling silver hibaki (the blade collar, which protects the blade while in the sheath) has been textured and has heart piercings on each side. The tsuba (sword guard) and menuki (grip ornaments on each side of the handle) are formed from sterling silver and have a foliage theme. The handle is leather wrapped over white ray skin. As is traditional, the handle is fully disassembleable using a single pin. The saya (sheath) is very highly polished quilted maple, with a buffalo horn top and a sterling silver base. Full dress work at its best!


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