Choose the steel of your custom Tanto, we offer variety of quality steel types. depending on your needs and budget, you can select the appropriate steel.

For more information about the steel we are offering, visit our steel comparison page. or see the remarks near each steel.

Note: different steel types open different options for Hamon, blade coloring and polishing

The sword Hamon line is the blade pattern that is created by the differential hardening process (Clay Tempering), you can choose your preferred pattern below:

The sword Hamon line is the blade pattern that is created by the differential hardening process (Clay Tempering), for folded & clay tempered steel we offer only Wave hamon:

The Bohi (sometimes called blood groove or fuller) is a straight groove that is mainly utilized to lighten the blade, and allow more speed to the wielder. choose if you want blood groove for your sword:

The Tsuba (Handguard) is located where the blade begins and the handle ends; it helps keep the hand protected and the sword balanced. there are 4 types of Tsuba you can choose from different quality materials:

The Fuchi is known as the hilt collar found between the Tsuba and the Tsuka which covers the Tsuka opening on the samurai sword.

The Kashira is the butt cap or pommel that is found at the tsuka (Handle) end.

The Menuki are the ornaments set on the tsuka used to fit right on the palm for proper grip; it was primarily meant to conceal the mekugi.

The Habaki is the blade collar, It is a wedge shaped metal collar utilized to prevent the sword from falling out of its saya; it also works to support the sword's fittings. It fits right at the ha-machi and the mune-machi, preceding the nakago.

The Seppa are known as sword spacers or washers, and can be found below and above the sword Tsuba (handguard). It works mainly to tighten the fittings of the sword, ensuring that the Habaki, Tsuka, and blade have a good fit.

Choose the wrap style for your sword Tsuka (Handle), you can choose between Traditional Wrap (Tsumami-Maki) and Battle Wrap (Katate-Maki)

Ito is the handle wrapping cord. Its main purpose is both aesthetic and functional, it reinforces the Tsuka and prevents technical failure when using the sword.

The Rayskin Samegawa is used to wrap and protect the sword tsuka and is primarily created to keep sweating hands dry, allowing proper gripping and helps prevent the hands from slipping over the Tsuka during practice.

The saya is the scabbard of the blade. Its main purpose is to protect the blade when it is stored for display, and allow quick draw of the sword when being used for practice or cutting sessions.

This type of silk sword bag comes for free when you buy a sword, it is a more convenient solution for those who need to move around with the sword.