The Japanese tanto or knife has a blade length of a Shaku or less. The Shaku is a Japanese unit of measure roughly 12″ or 30 cm. The handle length is 5 ” or 12.5 cm.
Hickory Arms’ is proud to offer bokken made from hickory: a strong, dense, shock resistant and beautiful wood.
The tanto are available with beautiful hardwood trim or waxed cotton cord for a more ergonomic fit and impact absorption.
