My approach as a craftsman is to work within the creative constraints of the classical tanto form and nihonto handle mounting technology, building on the foundation of 13th century Japanese …

Charcoal forged classical heirloom tanto made by hand from reclaimed and natural materials using 13th century techniques. The best forge fuel for high carbon steel tanto is softwood …

Aug 28, 2019 · Interests: Traditional Japanese metal working and craftsmanship, found, reclaimed, and natural materials, tanto.

Oct 15, 2023 - An elegantly mounted classical Japanese style fusion tanto with an antique western aesthetic, based on the concept of a meeting of worlds and eras.

Classical tanto will only… Hand forged in a traditional charcoal forge from reclaimed steel and mounted in the traditional manner using natural materials. Unless otherwise indicated, tanto …

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The Kuromatsu tanto with koshirae is named for a species of Black Pine (黒松) that grows near the seaside in Japan. The bark changes from grey to black as the tree matures and ages, …

Jul 30, 2023 · This tanto appears to be koto and may be around 450-550 years old (Warring States Era). Though this blade is somewhat “tired” due to many polishes over the centuries, it …

This tanto was forged from a reclaimed mining-car rail found locally, is mounted in a tasteful old style koshirae, and incorporates an antique sword tsuba, samegawa, silk, and fuchigashira …

Aug 21, 2017 · Crossed Heart Forge. Charcoal forged classical tanto & fusion style takedown knives crafted by hand from reclaimed steel and natural materials using traditional techniques.