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product_id: 8437993
title: "Handmade Sword - Real Functional Japanese Samurai Tanto Sword, Fully Hand Forged, 1080 Carbon Steel, Heat Tempered, Full Tang, Sharp, Brass Tsuba and Fittings, Black Scabbard, Certificate"
brand: "hms"
price: "VT87560"
currency: VUV
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reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8437993-handmade-sword-real-functional-japanese-samurai-tanto-sword-fully-hand
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# Sharp edge 12.5" blade Full tang Handmade Sword - Real Functional Japanese Samurai Tanto Sword, Fully Hand Forged, 1080 Carbon Steel, Heat Tempered, Full Tang, Sharp, Brass Tsuba and Fittings, Black Scabbard, Certificate

**Brand:** hms
**Price:** VT87560
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Handmade Sword - Real Functional Japanese Samurai Tanto Sword, Fully Hand Forged, 1080 Carbon Steel, Heat Tempered, Full Tang, Sharp, Brass Tsuba and Fittings, Black Scabbard, Certificate by hms
- **How much does it cost?** VT87560 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- hms enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hms brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Elegant Design:** Features a stunning black scabbard and brass fittings for a touch of sophistication.
- • **Collector's Item:** Comes with a certificate, making it a perfect addition to any collection.
- • **Comfortable Grip:** Wooden handle wrapped in ray skin and cotton for a secure, ambidextrous hold.
- • **Masterfully Crafted:** Experience the artistry of a fully handmade Japanese tanto sword.
- • **Unmatched Durability:** Constructed from 1080 carbon steel for superior strength and longevity.

## Overview

This Handmade Samurai Tanto Sword is a fully functional, hand-forged masterpiece made from 1080 carbon steel. With a blade length of 12.5 inches and an overall length of 21.75 inches, it features a full tang design for enhanced durability. The elegant black scabbard and brass fittings add a touch of class, while the comfortable wooden handle ensures a secure grip for all users.

## Description

Handmade Sword - Real Functional Japanese Samurai Tanta Sword, Fully Hand Forged, 1080 Carbon Steel, Heat Tempered, Full Tang, Sharp, Brass Tuba and Fittings, Black Scabbard, Certificate

## Features

- 1080 Fully Handmade Quality Japanese Samurai Tanta Sword
- Full tang, sharp edge, and functional
- Approx. 12. 5" blade 7" handle & overall 21. 75"
- Wooden handle wrapped w/ray skin & black cotton cord w/ Manuka
- Black piano lacquered wood tied with black Japanese cotton Sage

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Handmade Sword |
| Blade Length | 5 Inches |
| Handle Material | Wood,Wooden,Steel |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Style | Brass |
| Product Dimensions | 21.75"L x 5"W |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00065225017448 |
| Manufacturer | Handmade Sword |
| UPC | 065225017448 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 24 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches |
| Package Weight | 1.34 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 25 x 5 x 5 inches |
| Brand Name | Handmade Sword |
| Model Name | 946 |
| Color | Black |
| Material | Metallic-Fiber |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Part Number | 946 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Handmade Sword
- **Blade Length:** 5 Inches
- **Handle Material:** Wood,Wooden,Steel
- **Blade Material:** Carbon Steel
- **Style:** Brass

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great tanto for the price!
*by S***H on February 19, 2018*

The wave tsuba tanto... Beautiful. I can only speak as a novice, as this large tanto is my first sword, but the more I look it over and research online and compare and learn, the more I'm impressed and believe I chose well for my first. The fittings are nice and tight and feel like nice sturdy quality, and has what I believe is called a hamidashi tsuba (a small sized oval guard more traditional to a tanto if/when they have one). The only thing I noticed missing, and I don't know if it was a fluke on mine or a change in the manufacturing, is that the gold-tone pieces at the holes on either side of the kashira (buttcap) are missing. But it's minor and don't mind that they aren't there. I gladly trade those for something else I found that I'll get to... (And without them I could peek into the holes and see that the handle is indeed wooden and the kashira sits over it, not just against the end of it.)The cotton ito (wrapping on the handle) is also very tight and feels sturdy and I'm pleased to see that it also properly alternates direction in the crossovers. (Many lower priced swords do not.) Likewise, the sageo cord on the saya (scabbard) came tied well and is decent quality for this price range.The ray skin by my research seems to be indeed real. Is it high end, no, the nodules are small, but for the price it's decent. The fit of it with the peg is slightly messy, but for what I paid I consider it minor.The tanto feels pretty good in hand, too. Has a good weight, I believe pretty good balance, and I love the large size of it. I don't intend on doing much cutting of things and have not so I can't accurately state on opinion of the edge, but touching it very carefully and lightly prior to cleaning and re-oiling (it arrived pretty messy, as it should to protect the carbon steel), it indeed feels like it is no doubt razor sharp.I wasn't overly sure about the "piano lacquered" saya at first, as I wasn't sure what to expect in that regard... The feel of it could be mistaken for plastic, though I noticed the underside of the knob on the saya (that the sageo ties to) appears only painted black, missing the lacquer, and is clearly wood. Mine also fits very snug together with the sword, as it should. (Enough so that my left hand thumb can't even separate it and have to use the right then switch hands.)That all said, one thing that surprised me and I'd hoped for but did not expect given that there is no hint of it in the example images (and is the thing I said I'd get to) was finding the hamon/temper line on it! Now... I believe it is likely only cosmetic, not real, as it appears to my eye that the same line is on both sides, but reversed from each other, nor see any boshi (hamon on the curved end) instead stopping at the dividing line (yokote); HOWEVER, if it is a fake hamon it is a really well done fake. I've looked at many fakes online and seen what they tend to look like... and at this point I still can't figure out how they created this one if it isn't real. (And would love to know.) To my understanding, fakes supposedly tend to be obvious and seen from any angle; they don't generally need to be viewed under the right lighting at the right angle. If this one is a fake...it behaves like it's real and it looks like some of the real ones I've seen online sans polishing or other enhancements to make them white. In the right light and angle this one clearly pops out. (I will include a couple of photos of mine.)Again, given the cost, if the hamon is fake I'm alright with that... The process that adds a real one as a byproduct can add a lot more time to the making of a sword, and therefor likely have a higher price tag than this, but I love that it's at least well done. (Though I'd be thrilled if it was real.)The sword bag it comes in is simply black with white on the inside; nothing fancy but still nicely made. (I'm guessing it's cotton?) The packaging was excellent. The sword came in a tough round tube, supported and padded inside by a few rings and circles of Styrofoam so it can't move, then the tube was placed inside a snug box that was then inside a larger shipping box. I doubt that the sword certificate is anything special or individually made, though I've had fun trying to decipher it online.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars
*by R***S on August 31, 2016*

Very good tanto.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice tanto for the money
*by M***S on January 26, 2021*

This is a surprisingly nice tanto for the money. Build is solid and on the heavy/large side, with a secure fit between the tsuka and the blade. May be too big to be practical if you are an iaido practitioner, but is quite lovely looking. Fittings are nice and the wave theme is attractive without being gaudy. Koiguchi is not horn, but wood is well fitted and there is an appropriately firm fit with the habaki.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-17*