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Tanto – Kuroboshi 黒星 - 65Mn manganese steel Tanto blade and saya detail photo
Tanto – Kuroboshi 黒星 - 65Mn manganese steel Tanto handle, guard, and fittings detail photo
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Tanto – Kuroboshi 黒星 - 65Mn manganese steel Tanto full product photo
Tanto – Kuroboshi 黒星 - 65Mn manganese steel Tanto blade and saya detail photo
Tanto – Kuroboshi 黒星 - 65Mn manganese steel Tanto handle, guard, and fittings detail photo
Tanto – Kuroboshi 黒星 - 65Mn manganese steel Tanto display view product photo

Tanto – Kuroboshi 黒星 - 65Mn manganese steel Tanto

$86.25
Order placed Up to 3 business days for order checks, material prep, and workshop scheduling.
Workshop prep Most standard swords need 7-21 business days before dispatch.
Tracking starts Tracking appears after dispatch, not right after checkout.
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15-day return window; non-quality returns may deduct shipping.
Description & Specifications

Specifications

Material 65 Manganese Steel
Guard (Tsuba) Iron, round design with matte black finish
Handle (Tsuka) Wood core, wrapped with black cotton cord, 16 cm in length
Scabbard (Saya) Qingpi wood with black lacquer and speckled pattern
Hardness 58 HRC

Dimensions

Overall Length 52.5 cm (20.7 inches)
Blade Length 32 cm (12.6 inches)
Blade Width 0.7 cm (0.27 inches)
Blade Thickness 3.2 mm
Handle Length 16 cm (6.3 inches)
Weight without Saya Approx. 650 g
Total Weight Approx. 800 g

Features

  • Hand-forged 65 manganese steel blade with 58 HRC hardness for cutting power and durability
  • Minimalist iron tsuba in matte black, adding a sense of strength and simplicity
  • Black cotton handle wrap over wood core for a secure and traditional grip
  • Qingpi wood saya finished in lacquer with speckled design, resembling a starry night sky
  • Compact Tanto size, perfect for display, collection, or practice

Before you order

See the process before you buy

A sword has prep time before transit. Short version: order processing, workshop check, dispatch, then tracking.

Workshop start
01 Order placed

Up to 3 business days for order checks, material prep, and workshop scheduling.

02 Workshop prep

Most standard swords need 7-21 business days before dispatch.

03 Protected packing

The sword is boxed for long-distance international delivery.

04 Tracking starts

Tracking appears after dispatch, not right after checkout.

Heat and shape Real workshop preparation.
Polish and inspect Details checked before dispatch.
Packed to travel Protection before carrier pickup.
Taxes and duties Some EU shipping options may include tax. Other regions may pay local customs. Swords over 1.18 m are not tax-included.
15-day returns Eligible unused non-custom items can be returned within 15 days after delivery. Non-quality returns deduct shipping costs.
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