The Practical Plus Tanto (SH2259) provides a very economical cutting tanto, but uses more traditional fittings and construction methods. The blade is hand-forged high-carbon steel and differentially tempered using a traditional claying method (HRC 60 edge, HRC 40 spine) with a medium (chu) kissaki. The temper line (hamon) is evident and prominent. The Practical Plus Tanto uses a flat black saya and a black Japanese cotton sageo. The tsuka has genuine ray skin (same) and the tsuka-ito is black synthetic leather for better gripping qualities. The antiqued fittings on this set are decorated in a Japanese dogwood motif with a beautiful antiqued black sunburst tsuba. A great econimcal tanto with fantastic quality. KEY FEATURES: * High Carbon Blade * Economical * Authentic Design MEASUREMENTS: BLADE LENGTH: 11 inches HANDLE LENGTH: 4 1/4 inches OVERALL LENGTH: 16 1/2 inches WEIGHT: 13oz THICKNESS: .230