Dragon King – Baika Tanto
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- Laminated Sanmai Steel
- Overall Length
- 15 3/16"
- Weight
- 12.4 oz
- Brand
- Dragon King
- Culture
- Japanese
Overview
Dragon King - Baika Tanto
From the creative mind of Frenchie Jin, CAS proudly presents the Baika Tanto from the Dragon King forge. This unique piece features a san-mai stainless steel blade and a fully wrapped, genuine ray skin handle. San-mai is an ancient lamination technique developed by the master forgers of Japan, where steels of differing qualities could be combined to produce a superior blade. In this style of san-mai, a hard steel core is forge welded between two pieces of softer steel. The result is a stainless steel blade with an exceptional edge holding which retains the toughness of the softer steel.
Beautiful and functional with a plum blossom motif, this tanto is light in the hand and grips firmly with nodes of the ray skin. Finely detailed, gold plated oriole menuki and accents demonstrate Frenchie's keen attention to detail on all Dragon King designs. The gold saya and brown and gold sageo match beautifully and would make the Baika Tanto a great companion piece to the Tatsumaki Katana SKU: SD35120
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Dragon King
- Culture
- Japanese
- Pommel
- N/A
- Overall Length
- 15 3/16"
- Blade Length
- 10 1/8"
- Blade
- Laminated Sanmai Steel
- Weight
- 12.4 oz
- Edge
- Very Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 1 1/8"
- Thickness
- 6.4 mm - 4 mm
- Width
- 28 mm
- Grip Length
- 3 7/8" (Rayskin)
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What is the blade made of, and what does that construction offer? Common Question
The blade is laminated sanmai steel, a construction where a hard steel core is forge-welded between two softer steel plates. This gives the edge strong edge retention while the outer layers keep the blade tough and resistant to chipping.
Q Is this tanto sharp, and what is it meant to be used for? Common Question
The edge ships Very Sharp, making this a functional Japanese short sword suited to test cutting on targets like tatami mats or water bottles. It's built as a Battle Ready piece, so it's intended for genuine cutting work rather than display alone.
Q What is the handle wrapped in, and how does it feel in hand? Common Question
The grip is fully wrapped in genuine ray skin over a 3 7/8" handle, giving a firm, textured surface that grips well even without a cord wrap. Gold-plated menuki ornaments in a bird motif sit along the wrap as decorative accents.
Q What does the scabbard and cord look like, and are they functional? Common Question
The saya is a glossy amber/gold lacquered wood with black lacquered mouth and tip fittings, paired with a brown and gold braided sageo cord that wraps and ties around the scabbard. It's built to display and carry the blade, matching the koshirae style of the companion Tatsumaki Katana.
Q How should I maintain this blade over time? Common Question
Wipe the blade down after handling, apply a light coat of oil to the steel to prevent rust, and keep it stored in a dry area. The lacquered saya looks great for display and carry, but a sheath can trap moisture over time, so for long-term storage keep the blade out of it.
Q Where is this tanto made? Common Question
The Baika Tanto is made in China, produced under the Dragon King forge line designed by Frenchie Jin for CAS Hanwei.
Q How does the balance of this tanto handle? Common Question
The point of balance sits about 1 1/8" from the guard, keeping the weight close to the hand. That makes for a light, responsive tanto that's quick to maneuver for cutting work.
The Maker
Dragon King
Based in Dalian, China, the sword master behind Dragon King has made a name for themselves among collectors. Their extremely desirable swords prioritize function while also celebrating heritage, detail and decoration.
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