Description
COLD STEEL’S FINEST BLADE EVER BLADE… Limited # 0377/1000 One of the very first Imperial Tantos ever manufactured! MODEL 15 The Imperial Tanto, the first San Mai Damascus Limited Edition with an unparalleled East meets West design, from Cold Steel.
From its traditional design and armour piercing point, to the modern jaw breaking pommel, it reflects the stunning craftsmanship worthy of an emperor.
The handle is a traditional Japanese styled handle using Samegawa (shark or ray skin) with cross patterned silk cord.
The Imperial Tanto has a Damascus Steel Blade. A 1,000 were made in the mid 80’s, and they were serial numbered. Total length is 28.5CM. Blade length is 14.6CM. These knives are prized for their superb Damascus blade and the handle wrap design which emulates a Japanese Katana Sword.
The knife is stamped Imperial Tanto. GENUINE SAN MAI DAMASCUS. A masterfully forged Damascus blade, only Cold Steel could bring you, with such mesmerising patterns. Each blade has been expertly hammer forged into one inseparable blade of over 160 layers of stainless steel. The special ultra hard core produces a Damascus blade capable of passing the American Blade Smith Society’s gruelling test. (Certified by A.B.S Master Smith, Dan Maragni.) MADE IN JAPAN.
This Very Rare knife is available and ready to adorn any serious collectors knife cabinet
This knife is pre owned and is supplied with its purple silk bag along with the Cold Steel display stand. There are no signs of use or sharpening.
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