Handmade 12.75” Damascus Tanto
Hardwood Handle with 'Turquoise' & Brass Spacers
266 Layers 1085 High Carbon Steel + 15N20 Bright Steel
~ 56 HRC Damascus, Water + Ladder Pattern
Premium Double Stitched Embossed Leather Sheath & 5" Belt Loop
Strong, Sharp, Solid... A Work of Art!
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Comments: The materials, workmanship and quality control of this Tanto is excellent. Good construction, tough, solid, and sharp. Unique blade profile! Like a beefed up Bowie knife, or scaled down scimitar. What first came to mind was a pirate's boucan which were made in a variety of shapes and sizes, often from cut down curlasses, but had to be able to chop heavy cordage as well as be an effective weapon in close quarters.
The overall design, beautiful patterned steel, thick genuine leather sheath and yes, the 'turquoise' spacer which I didn't expect to like, make this a personal favorite. We're trying to determine what exactly the spacer is made of. It's too hard to be howlite, we're thinking epoxy and resin dyed to resemble the real deal.
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Manufacturer's Description - Product Details:
• All our Damascus blades are given at least 266 layers during the forging process, with many of them surpassing that mark by several layers.
• Our handles are genuine bone, horn, or stag antler. Some also feature walnut or rosewood handles. We do not use resin to make the handles for any of our Damascus product line.
• We use genuine brass in our bolsters, guards, and inlays. We do not use brass plated steel.
• Our Damascus knives and swords are available with a variety of tangs (i.e. full or encapsulated tangs).
• We currently use two combinations of steel in the forging process of our Damascus blades. Some blades will use a blending of 1074 high carbon steel and WS1 mild steel, while others use a combination of 1085 high carbon steel and 15N20 bright steel.
• All our Damascus blades are Rockwell tested between 52 to 58, or higher. This determines the durability of the blade and its ability to hold a fine edge.
• The Damascus knives, swords, and blanks are subject to an “acid wash” that helps accentuate the contrast between the types of steel used in the forging of the blades. Because the tang will typically be covered by whatever handle material is used, that part of the blade is generally not subject to the acid treatment. However, the “swirl pattern” of the contrasting steels that is characteristic of Damascus blades will still be visible when inspected closely.