The Ryokurin no Tanto, meaning “Tanto of the Emerald Grove”, embodies tranquility, strength, and renewal. Its deep green handle and gold fittings evoke the serenity of ancient forests, while the crimson-engraved scabbard recalls the quiet fire that dwells within nature’s calm.
Forged from high-carbon T10 steel and polished to reveal a clear hamon, this tanto stands as a symbol of resilience and discipline. The elegant color harmony between the green tsuka and the carved red-black saya makes it both a functional blade and a work of art.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Blade |
Hand-forged from T10 high-carbon steel with a naturally formed hamon line. The blade offers a perfect balance of hardness and flexibility, designed for both beauty and performance. |
| Tsuba (Hand Guard) |
Elegant alloy tsuba with intricate relief and a two-tone gold and black finish. The sculpted motifs add a sense of movement and grace to the weapon’s design. |
| Equipment |
Full alloy fittings with detailed engravings and golden highlights. Each component — fuchi, kashira, and koiguchi — has been carefully crafted for aesthetic harmony and structural integrity. |
| Handle (Tsuka) |
Wooden core wrapped in forest-green ito over black samegawa (ray skin). Golden menuki accent the handle, adding a subtle contrast and a luxurious touch. |
| Scabbard (Saya) |
Deep lacquered red-black saya carved with flowing motifs and paired with a green and white silk saya obi. The interplay of color symbolizes balance between vitality and composure. |
| Overall Length |
55 cm (21.65 inches) |
| Blade Length |
33 cm (12.99 inches) |
| Handle Length |
17 cm (6.69 inches) |
| Blade Width |
3.2 cm (1.26 inches) |
| Weight |
Approx. 0.85 kg (1.87 lbs) |
DESCRIPTION
The Ryokurin no Tanto captures the spirit of nature’s calm — a blade that feels both grounded and alive. Its green handle symbolizes growth and determination, while the crimson carvings of the saya evoke the quiet strength of the earth beneath the trees.
Refined yet powerful, this tanto is more than a blade — it is a reflection of harmony, precision, and grace. The hamon glimmers like a ripple of light through forest shade, embodying the balance between stillness and motion.
