Superior Hon Kokutan Tanto (African Ebony)
Hon Kokutan - Superior Tanto
Made in Japan (Kyushu)
Flat Spine | Rounded butt | Short Kissaki
This African ebony (Hon Kokutan) Tanto has an extensive finish: a Hanmaru Tsukagashi (rounded handle), a Hiramine (flat spine), and a Shokissaki (short tip).
Ebony wood weapons are heavy and are not intended for contact practice.
African ebony is the rarest, most valuable, and, of course, the most expensive of woods offered. This is a luxury wood, not necessarily very strong but extremely heavy. It is used to make ornamental Tanto. The African ebony Tanto are often offered to a teacher by his students as a gift during major occasions. The wood used by our master craftsman is directly imported from Africa.
- Finish : Unvarnished (camelia oil-polished)
- Manufacturing workshop: Aramaki
All our high-end weapons are offered unvarnished (camellia oil polish finish). Note that unvarnished weapons are much more pleasant to the touch as well as usage.
Unvarnished weapons are more ecologically-friendly, but they require regular (monthly) maintenance with oil (camellia or wood maintenance oil) and they can only be made from the finest woods. Given the need for maintenance of these weapons, our stocks are limited. Also, since the craftsmen must select the best wood possible to manufacture these weapons, the processing time is longer than for varnished weapons.
Please note that due to the rarity of the wood and the limited release of this product, engravings are not available.
| Wood | Hon Kokutan |
|---|---|
| Weight | 150 g~200 g |
| Full length | 29 cm |
| Blade length | 19.5 cm |
| Tsuka length | 9.5 cm |
| Tsuka diameter | 35x24 mm |
| Mine | Hiramine (flat spine) |
| Tsuka shape | Hanmaru (rounded butt) |
| Kissaki | Shokissaki (short) (~2 cm) |
*Due to the hand-made manufacturing, color and weight may vary slightly from one weapon to another
Original: $198.00
-70%$198.00
$59.40
Description
Hon Kokutan - Superior Tanto
Made in Japan (Kyushu)
Flat Spine | Rounded butt | Short Kissaki
This African ebony (Hon Kokutan) Tanto has an extensive finish: a Hanmaru Tsukagashi (rounded handle), a Hiramine (flat spine), and a Shokissaki (short tip).
Ebony wood weapons are heavy and are not intended for contact practice.
African ebony is the rarest, most valuable, and, of course, the most expensive of woods offered. This is a luxury wood, not necessarily very strong but extremely heavy. It is used to make ornamental Tanto. The African ebony Tanto are often offered to a teacher by his students as a gift during major occasions. The wood used by our master craftsman is directly imported from Africa.
- Finish : Unvarnished (camelia oil-polished)
- Manufacturing workshop: Aramaki
All our high-end weapons are offered unvarnished (camellia oil polish finish). Note that unvarnished weapons are much more pleasant to the touch as well as usage.
Unvarnished weapons are more ecologically-friendly, but they require regular (monthly) maintenance with oil (camellia or wood maintenance oil) and they can only be made from the finest woods. Given the need for maintenance of these weapons, our stocks are limited. Also, since the craftsmen must select the best wood possible to manufacture these weapons, the processing time is longer than for varnished weapons.
Please note that due to the rarity of the wood and the limited release of this product, engravings are not available.
| Wood | Hon Kokutan |
|---|---|
| Weight | 150 g~200 g |
| Full length | 29 cm |
| Blade length | 19.5 cm |
| Tsuka length | 9.5 cm |
| Tsuka diameter | 35x24 mm |
| Mine | Hiramine (flat spine) |
| Tsuka shape | Hanmaru (rounded butt) |
| Kissaki | Shokissaki (short) (~2 cm) |
*Due to the hand-made manufacturing, color and weight may vary slightly from one weapon to another
