Citadel Water Dragon Theme Tanto are handcrafted using old world techniques to produce some of the most unique and collectible samurai swords available anywhere. And while their methods may seem crude, the result is anything but. See below what is involved in the crafting of a Citadel Tanto.This is an extremely well balanced Tanto in a water dragon theme, with a dragon and nami or wave tsuba and turbulent water fuchi and kashira. The blade is hand forged and differentially hardened DNH7 high carbon steel. Each blade is hand polished using traditional stones and powders to produce an authentic look. This sword features a full length bo-hi or fuller to lighten and balance the blade. The hi continues through the habaki and into the nakago, with the copper habaki forged to follow the hi.The tsuka is carved to each individual sword ensuring a tight friction fit with a full same- gawa wrap. The ito or handle wrapping is dark blue silk imported from Japan.The saya is lacquered in a deep blue with a same-gawa or sting ray skin wrap. Each saya is carved for the individual sword ensuring a proper snug fit.A weapon of war foremost, new individual details in this sword present themselves with each

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DNH7 High Carbon Steel Completely Hand-Made Limited Edition of 100 Dragon Katana MSRP: $1,399.00 Currently, out of stock Made In Cambodia

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Blade Length: 10" Handle Length: 5" Weight: 1lb 6oz Thickness at Guard: 5.5mm Thickness at Tip: 4.5mm Sori: 1 5/8" Blade Steel: DNH7 Hrc Edge: 60 Hrc Back: 40

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.