MURASAME Tanto Sword Short Katana Clay Tempered T10 Steel Real Hamon Very Sharp Full Tang Handmade

Excellent quality for the money. The blade is without flaws and with a very nice distinct hamon. Very sharp! The T10 steel is a very strong and reliable steel. Handle ito wrap reasonably tight and all fittings firmly secured. The fit of the tanto in the saya (sheath) is appropriately snug. The saya itself is well made. The only criticism is the small ornaments located on either side of the kurigata are not permanently anchored in. This is not anything critical. The kurigata is the knob affair with a hole intended to traditionally hold the sageo cord used to secure the tanto on a belt if ever in serious use. Evidently the purpose of the shitodome is to help the sageo from fraying. The whole affair is a little overkill and may simply be an added cosmetic enhancement of the Edo Period when Samurai fighting and battles had come to an end. On this particular tanto the ornaments (shitodome) just float. However, I have swords where the shitodome are and are not anchored. So maybe they are suppose to float? It’s not a big deal to permanently remove the ornaments or Gorilla Glue them in. The issue is insignificant with regard to my 5 star rating. I have a dozen swords from various sellers and the Murasame can’t be beat for quality at its price range. Won’t hesitate to check them out again when buying another sword.

I had been looking for a black tanto to match a black katana and a black wakizashi. This fits the bill nicely. The build is well done with quality materials. It is sharp right out of the bag. This is one you might consider a two tier display stand to show the sword and the saya together. The saya is textured, so it does not show fingerprints. For the price point, I am very happy with this tanto. Murasame takes pride in their swords and it shows in the final product.

Very well made! Love the blade profile. Came sharp but with a little stropping is now hair popping sharp. All fittings are tight and precise. The faux leather ito is wrapped reasonably tight with a nice samegawa panel. Cheap sageo I replaced with a more premium style. Can’t beat it at this price point.

Great cutter with a deep shobu sori and a heavy no-bohi blade design. It is sharp, and it passes through water bottles like a laser, often leaving the bottom half still standing with water still in it. The "leather" wrap is actually pretty tight and handles well. Hamon is nice, it passes through the unbrushed boshi on both sides (see video). One photo depicts this tanto right next to my Murasame 9260 Wakizashi. To give you a sense of scale between the Tanto and the Wak, from the same brand.

Flawless! Light! Gorgeous! Battle ready sharp! Sharp enough for any ceremonial ritual(Seppuku) or experimental testing purposes. No slack or wobble in wooden scabbard. 🇺🇸Thank you swordsmith 🇯🇵Arigatou gozaimasu Kaji

WOW! Great quality for this price! I am impressed! Thank you!

This weapon is a work of art. I believed that it would be great from seeing other reviews; this is ten times better than I expected. It is razor sharp, well balanced, and made expertly of high quality materials. These sword makers bring honor to their craft.

This is epic. Absolutely love it. Quality craftsmanship and feels great when held.