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Park's Yagyu Tanto
Park's Yagyu Tanto
Park's Yagyu Tanto
Park's Yagyu Tanto

Park's Yagyu Tanto

by Forge Master K. Ali

SKU 170573

Date Added 04/14/2016

# Available This product is out of stock

Price $295.00

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Overview

This Long Tanto Knife from Forge Master K Ali features satin finish D2 blade with sharpened swedge. The handle is comprised of stainless steel bolsters and pommel with ironwood scales over full tang construction. Includes leather sheath with belt loop. New from maker.

This knife was designed to spec for John Parks of the Martial Science Center.

John Parks, Chief Instructor, Dojo Cho

  • Practitioner of Martial Arts for over 30 years
  • 5th Degree Black Belt in Yagyu Jujutsu
  • 3rd Degree Black Belt in Sogo Budo
  • 3rd Degree Black Belt in Yoshinkai Aikido
  • Ranked in Iaido, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Judo
  • Internationally Licensed Instructor
  • Michigan Director of the International Sogo Budo Federation
  • Midwest Director for ON GUARD! Defense and Control Tactics
  • On Guard Defensive and Control Tactics Instructor

 

He wanted an updated version of the real Japanese tanto for use by traditional practitioners of the Samurai arts in a modern environment.  The tip is intended to go past the elbow a few inches when the knife is held in a reverse grip.  The front bolster and handle are designed so that while in a forward grip the knife can be manipulated by an expert practitioner to cutting edge up to facilitate traditional higher level combat techniques.

Product Details

Blade Length 12.75

Overall Length 18.5

Weight (oz) 17.8

Source From maker

Additional Specs

Knife Type Full Tang, Has Sheath

Blade Material D2

Blade Details Drop Point

Handle Material Metallic, Wood

About the Maker

Forge Master K. Ali

I am a professional Black Smith, world-renowned Sword Maker and third-generation knife maker. Knife-making is my passion. I always try to be creative, combining function with art. I have been making high-quality butterfly swords since 2010, both traditional and modern designs. My butterfly swords have been in Blade Magazine (September 2013), Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine, and Wing Chun Illustrated. They are used by practitioners of Wing Chun, Kung Fu San Soo, Hung Gar and other Chinese martial arts, and a favorite of instructors, Masters and Grandmasters

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