Ronin Katana – Dojo Pro Tanto #4
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$69.00
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1060 High Carbon Steel
- Overall Length
- 18 1/8"
- Weight
- 14.5 oz
- Brand
- Ronin Katana
- Culture
- Japanese
Overview
Ronin Katana - Dojo Pro Tanto #4
This Ronin Katana Dojo Pro Tanto has a blade that is notably longer than most tanto. Straight-edged and thick spined, a Tanto like this is a good cutter, but truly excels at thrusting and penetrating into the weak points of armor. A handy weapon should a warrior find himself grappling and wrestling armored foes, or cutting down such targets in nighttime subterfuge. All black, this Tantos bat-themed fittings take inspiration from this nighttime predator which intuitively perceives its surroundings and strikes quickly and decisively.
The blade is forged from 1060 high carbon steel; the tsuba is iron and its habaki and seppa blade mountings are crafted from brass. The fuchi and kashira are blackened metal and the wooden tsuka has panels of genuine rayskin which are inlaid and blackened with lacquer. A tsuka ito wrap of knotted cord completes the grip.
The tanto is paired with a wooden saya scabbard which is finished with black lacquer and a sageo cord. A cloth dagger bag is included.
- Overall Length: 18 1/8"
- Blade Length: 12Â 9/16"
- Blade: 1060 High Carbon Steel
- Edge: Very Sharp
- Weight: 14.5 oz
- Point of Balance: 1"
- Blade Thickness: 5.5 mm - 3.9 mm
- Blade Width: 26.7 mm
- Class: Battle Ready
- Country of Origin: China
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Ronin Katana
- Culture
- Japanese
- Pommel
- N/A
- Overall Length
- 18 1/8"
- Blade Length
- 12Â 9/16"
- Blade
- 1060 High Carbon Steel
- Weight
- 14.5 oz
- Edge
- Very Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 1"
- Thickness
- 5.5 mm - 3.9 mm
- Width
- 26.7 mm
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What steel is the blade made from? Common Question
1060 high carbon steel.
Q How long is this Tanto? Common Question
Overall length is about 18 1/8 inches with a blade length of about 12 9/16 inches.
Q Is the edge sharpened? Common Question
Yes, it is described as very sharp from the maker/retailer listing.
Q What is the weight and point of balance? Common Question
Approximately 14.5 oz with a point of balance around 1 inch from the guard.
Q What fittings and handle materials are used? Common Question
Iron tsuba, brass habaki and seppa; blackened metal fuchi and kashira. The wooden tsuka has inlaid genuine rayskin panels with a cord (ito) wrap.
Q Does it include a scabbard? Common Question
Yes, a wooden saya finished in black lacquer with a sageo cord. A cloth dagger bag is also included.
Q Is this suitable for cutting practice or reenactment? Common Question
Classed as 'battle ready' and suitable for light to moderate cutting practice; it is a live blade and not intended for sparring reenactment.
Q What is the cultural style of this knife? Common Question
Japanese tanto with bat-themed fittings and an all-black aesthetic.
Q Where is it manufactured? Common Question
China, by Ronin Katana.
Q Any care recommendations? Common Question
Keep the blade clean and lightly oiled, avoid edge contact with hard targets, and store dry in the lacquered saya.
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Ronin Katana Dojo Pro Tanto #4 Review
The Maker
Ronin Katana
Ronin Katana offers the largest selection of Samurai swords. After traveling to Longquan city, founder Chris Scoggin dedicated years to crafting a line of revolutionary Japanese and European swords.
Often paired together
I can see why these are now backordered. I just got mine yesterday and this might be the buy of the century. Great blade and the wrap is very tight with very symmetrical diamonds and very nice fittings. Saya was a little loose on the habaki. The tsuka on mine was glued to the tang but with some persistence I was able to remove it and clean the glue out of the core.For about 1/2 hour of time I now feel like I got a $300 dollar tanto for $69. Sharpened up to scary sharp with no trouble. Today I was going to buy another one as a gift but now see I am on the dreaded waitlist. Easy 5 star rating if they had left the glue out of the Tsuka.