Musashi "Umigame" Katana asuka The Tanto in Japanese culture

The Tanto in Japanese culture was used as a "harakiri" weapon if the Samurai Warrior brought shame to their Family name

or country side

Steel Full Tang Blade

on the tang

Each letter opener is lightweight but still sturdy

Musashi "Umigame" Katana asuka The Tanto in Japanese cultureFrom the Musashi Platinum Masaru Series comes this intricately hand crafted Umigame Katana. Kobuse kitae hand forged technique combining 1060 and 1045 high carbon steel resulting a beautiful and resilient blade with a unique hamon pattern. With hard steel wrapped around soft steel, the Umigame Katana is both strong and flexible. The detailed Maru Gata style brass tsuba depicts the Umigame, or sea turtle swimming through the tsuba. It also features