Marto Traditional Tanto Black

Traditional decorative Japanese Tanto, part of the high quality exclusive collection 'Oriental Weapons' made by Marto. Some of the finest swords available on the market today, a prized possession for any collector of today as it would have been for any warrior of the ancient past, usually worn by the 'Samurai' class or 'chonin' class, including merchants in feudal Japan, on the left side, secured to the waist sash.

The guard/tsuba, the collar/fuchi, the pommel/kashira and the ornamental menuki are made in silver plated metal with the handgrip textured to depict the original detail of rayskin.

The Marto Tanto is a fully tempered, slightly curved, one-edged AISI 440 Stainless Steel blade, polished and detailed, making it virtually maintenance free.

A traditional black Tanto, measuring 18" in overall length, presented in a custom, austere, black lacquered scabbard/saya, with a black knob/kurikata and black cord wrapped around the handgrip/ito.

Official Product of Marto of Spain. Marto was founded in 1961 in the old district of Toledo and certifies all swords are designed, developed and manufactured in Toledo-Spain by its skilled and recognised artists, craftsmen and sword masters that join traditional handicraft with the most modern techniques and manufacture, for the finest decorative swords available in the world today.
NNB: Classified as a 'Decorative Sword' and not intended for harsh cutting, as the blade composition, tangs and handle designs are not able to withstand forceful impact with hard surfaces. Manufactured for ceremonial use, personal gifts, home or office display and theatre/movie props.