The Japanese daggers or tanto, completely revive the Japanese era.
Combining traditional patterns and constructed with modern material, the
Japanese daggers have blades with a traditional tang. The Japanese
daggers are highly detailed with engravings covering the handle down to
the scabbard. The saya (scabbards) are generally deep gloss lacquer or
crackle finished in attractive color combinations. The saya is available
with a black ring-carved section at the Saya Ito (scabbard wrapping).
The Tsuka (handle) and the Tsuka Ito (handle wrapping) are all available
in varying degrees of decoration and engravings. The daggers thus, are
good for both the martial artist and the collector. The daggers usually have extremely sharp single or double edged, decorated blade made of different metals. In the traditional Japanese society, presenting gifts was an integral part of proper etiquette and rewards for service were usually bladed weapons. Used for close range skirmishes, the Japanese daggers serve as impressive decorative items, collectibles, props or out-of-the-ordinary gifts.
