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Home Products Modern Japanese Tanto

Modern Japanese Tanto

by Mills, Louis

SKU 1052656

Date Added 08/25/2022

# Available This product is out of stock

Original price $1,200.00

Price $1,000.00

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Overview

This Modern Japanese Tanto by Louis Mills features a hand rub satin finished Damascus blade with nice hamon, .299" blade stock and 1.236" blade depth, hidden takedown tang construction. The handle and saya are wood. Has a few light scratches, the sheath has a crack, otherwise excellent condition.

 

One of the best-kept secrets in North American bladesmithing and the closest thing we had to a living (inter)national treasure, Louie Mills began creating traditional Japanese swords in the early 1980’s. Working with top Japanese swordsmiths to refine his techniques, he became known for the finest traditional Japanese swords made in North America.

Product Details

Blade Length 8

Overall Length 13

Weight (oz) 10.8

Source Previously owned

Additional Specs

Knife Type Hidden Tang, Has Sheath

Blade Material Damascus

Blade Details Straight Back

Handle Material Wood

About the Maker

Mills, Louis

One of the best-kept secrets in North American bladesmithing and the closest thing we had to a living (inter)national treasure, Louie Mills began creating traditional Japanese swords in the early 1980’s. Working with top Japanese swordsmiths to refine his techniques, he became known for the finest traditional Japanese swords made in North America.

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