{"title":"Tanto Blades","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompact and versatile, these tanto blades reflect traditional Japanese design in a smaller form. Perfect for collectors seeking detail and craftsmanship in a refined size.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"handmade-ghost-tanto","title":"Handmade Ghost of Tsushima Tanto","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by the legendary world of Ghost of Tsushima, this Handmade Ghost Tanto combines elegant craftsmanship with striking samurai styling. Featuring a 34cm blade and an overall length of 53cm, this beautifully detailed tanto is perfect for collectors, cosplay, and fans looking to add a sleek and iconic piece to their display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll replica katanas, knives, and other bladed products are sold strictly to customers aged 18 or over. Therefore, We will require verification of your age via a photo or scan of ID showing your name and age before the dispatch your order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrders will also be sent via Age-Verification Delivery \u0026amp; therefore under the Royal Mail “Challenge 25” policy, anyone who appears under 25 must provide valid photographic ID upon delivery. Accepted ID includes a valid passport or UK\/EU driving licence (full or provisional).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhall Forge \u0026 Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54243646374217,"sku":"Tanto-10","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/1542\/1257\/files\/Tanto-10-1_1.jpg?v=1776803409"},{"product_id":"righteous-dragon-handmade-tanto-clay-tempered","title":"‘Righteous Dragon’ Handmade Tanto Clay Tempered","description":"\u003cp\u003e‘Righteous Dragon’ Minamoto Hand Forged Tanto in High Carbon Steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade tanto is made of T10 Clay Tempered folded steel. Each blade is lovingly forged in fire and beaten until the impurities are removed from the steel, leaving only the finest blade. It is heat tempered in the traditional manner and quenched in oil and water. 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In this Tanto the smith has selected Makuri lamination as the lamination technique and clay tempering as the differential heat treatment tempering process.\u003cbr\u003eThe blade is laminated using the ‘Makuri’ lamination process. Makuri lamination involves laminating 2 types of metal to offer a hard brittle crust that is razor sharp and can keep the edge, but leave the core of the blade more soft and durable and able to absorb impact and avoid shattering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of the clay tempering process is to further improve the sharpness of the edge and durability of the overall blade. It involves smearing clay on the blade during heating and quenching to offer a uniform hardness to the blade and remove weak points which can occur when the heating or quenching is less even. It also allows the smith, by placing the clay thicker on certain parts of the blade, to make the edge harder (thus more able to keep the famous razor sharp samurai edge) and the rest of the blade less hard but more able to absorb impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wooden handle is wrapped in genuine Stingray skin (Samekawa) before the traditional cotton handle wrapping (Tsukamaki). The saya (sheath) fittings are of faux mother of pearl. The sageo (or ‘ito’) – which is the material wrapped around the saya – is made of cotton. The stand is not included. The hamon on this sword is real. 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