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Home Products Tanto

Tanto

by Gaston, Ron

SKU 135181

Date Added 10/10/2014

# Available This product is out of stock

Original price $745.00

Price $695.00

Overview

This fixed blade features a satin finished tanto blade with a false top edge, 3/16" blade stock and 1 3/16" blade stock, full tapered tang construction. The handle has satin finished stainless steel dovetailed bolsters and desert ironwood scales with stainless steel pins. Comes with a desert ironwood wooden scabbard. Excellent condition. Blade Steel: 154 CM Stainless Steel

Product Details

Blade Length 7

Overall Length 12.125

Weight (oz) 12

Source Previously owned

Additional Specs

Knife Type Full Tang, Has Sheath

Blade Material 154 CM

Blade Details Tanto

Handle Material Wood

About the Maker

Gaston, Ron

Ron Gaston was one of the most prolific makers of custom knives, and a long time member of the Knife Makers Guild. He was one of the pioneers of the modern custom knife movement. He sold his first knife in 1980. His knives have been featured in all the major knife magazines and sold around the world. Ron's specialty during his knifemaking career was fixed blade knives. He was well liked and appreciated throughout the knife community. Ron passed away in 2006. Inducted into The ABS Bladesmithing Hall of Fame in 2021.