Dragon Citadel Tanto

This item is sold on a pre-order basis. Such order is executed in a period from 3 to 50 working days. Returns of quality goods are not accepted.

Citadel's swords and knives are completely hand-made one off customs made entirely in their small shop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We've asked them to make for us a few swords in the same style, but made in the same way as their custom swords. Crafted individually from start to finish, each one is of course a bit unique in it's own way. Limited to 100 tanto, each is signed by the smith on the nakago with the sword number and comes with a matching certificate.

The blade features a hand forged and differentially hardened DNH7 high-carbon steel blade. Each blade is hand polished using traditional stones and powders to produce an authentic look. Each fitting (tsuba, fuchi, kashira) is meticulously hand crafted in pure iron. Each piece is therefore slightly unique and held to a high standard of excellence. Citadel is one of only a handful of sword makers worldwide that still produces fittings in this manner. The tsuka is carved to each individual blade ensuring a tight friction fit with a full same-gawa wrap. The ito or handle wrapping is dark blue wrapped silk imported from Japan. The saya is a work of art in its own right, completely wrapped in ray-skin. Each saya is painstakingly hand carved for the individual piece ensuring a proper snug fit.

Key Features:
DNH7 Forged High-Carbon Steel Blade
Completely Hand-Made
Limited Edition of 100

Specifications
Overall: 16"
Blade Length: 9 3/4"
Handle Length: 5"
Weight: 15 oz
Thickness at Guard: 5.5mm
Thickness at Tip: 2.2mm
Sori: 0.5"
Blade Steel: DNH7
Hrc Edge: 60
Hrc Back: 40