Overview
This Reverse Tanto from Steve Corkum features a reverse tanto 1050 blade with sharpened top edge, .227" blade stock and 1.146" blade depth, hidden tang construction. The handle is comprised of a turk's head bolster and Japanese style wrap over red ray skin and menuki. Includes kydex sheath with belt clip. Comes with a zippered case. #0
Japanese wrap over real ruby red stingray skin with Steve's custom Kydex sheath.
Clay tempered 1050 carbon steel with hand rubbed satin finished surface.
Museum-quality solid Sterling Silver Menuki's from Fred Lohman in Portland, Or, he is the premier Japanese Samurai Sword restoration expert.
Hand tied Turk's head knot.
This knife is serial # 0. Which means this is Steve's presentation grade knife. Truly a one-of-a-kind.
A highly visible and lively Hamon (temper line). Steve hand polished this blade to bring out the Hamon with the highest distinction possible.