Tanto – Red Heat-Blued Twisted Damascus Steel Blade | Soukyu Sekketsu

【Overview】

This tanto, named Soukyu Sekketsu, features a compact form combined with a dramatic red heat-blued blade and complex twisted Damascus patterns. Designed for collectors and performance-oriented users, it delivers striking visual impact alongside serious cutting capability.

【Blade & Craftsmanship】

The blade is forged using a twisted Damascus (torsion pattern) technique, created by repeatedly folding and twisting the steel during forging. This process produces dynamic spiral-like grain patterns across the blade surface.

An integrated full-tang (Tiger Tail) construction reinforces strength and durability. The blade is finished with a red heat-bluing treatment, then carefully hand polished to enhance contrast, texture, and edge sharpness.

【Design & Mountings】

The tsuba is crafted from solid iron with an openwork design, offering excellent strength and a traditional, rugged appearance that complements the blade’s bold character.

【Handle & Saya】

The saya is made from natural hardwood and finished with a premium marble-pattern coating, providing a refined texture that contrasts strikingly with the vivid red blade.

【Performance】

This tanto delivers exceptional sharpness, easily cutting plastic bottles and tatami mats. Its high hardness and reinforced structure make it well suited for performance-focused collectors and practical cutting use.

【Specifications】

Overall length: 52 cm (20.5 in)

Blade length: 33 cm (13.0 in)

Handle length: 15 cm (5.9 in)

Blade width: 3.2 cm (1.26 in)

Blade thickness: 0.6 cm (0.24 in)

Total weight: 0.6 kg (1.32 lb)

Net weight: 0.4 kg (0.88 lb)

【Usage & Gift】

Suitable for collection, martial arts practice, fitness cutting, self-defense training, and interior display. Its vivid red twisted Damascus blade makes it a distinctive and memorable gift.