{"product_id":"ryokurin-tanto-emerald-grove-hand-forged-t10-steel","title":"Ryokurin Tanto 緑林 – Hand-Forged T10 Steel, Emerald Grove","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eRyokurin no Tanto\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning \u003cstrong\u003e“Tanto of the Emerald Grove”\u003c\/strong\u003e, embodies tranquillity, strength and renewal. Its deep green handle and gold fittings evoke the serenity of ancient forests, while the engraved crimson scabbard recalls the quiet fire that lives within the calm of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged in high-carbon \u003cstrong\u003eT10 steel\u003c\/strong\u003e and polished to reveal a clear \u003cstrong\u003ehamon\u003c\/strong\u003e, this tanto stands as a symbol of resilience and discipline. The elegant colour harmony of the green \u003cem\u003etsuka\u003c\/em\u003e and the carved red-black \u003cem\u003esaya\u003c\/em\u003e makes it both a finely made blade and a work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-forged in \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-carbon T10 steel\u003c\/strong\u003e with a naturally formed \u003cstrong\u003ehamon\u003c\/strong\u003e line. The blade strikes a balance between hardness and flexibility, designed for beauty and quality.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTsuba (hand guard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElegant \u003cstrong\u003ealloy tsuba\u003c\/strong\u003e with intricate relief and a two-tone gold and black finish. The carved motifs add a sense of movement and grace to the design of the blade.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete \u003cstrong\u003ealloy fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e with detailed engraving and gold highlights. Each component — \u003cem\u003efuchi\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ekashira\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ekoiguchi\u003c\/em\u003e — has been carefully designed for aesthetic harmony and structural integrity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle (tsuka)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWooden core wrapped in forest-green \u003cem\u003eito\u003c\/em\u003e over black \u003cem\u003esamegawa\u003c\/em\u003e (ray skin). Gold \u003cem\u003emenuki\u003c\/em\u003e accent the handle, adding a subtle contrast and a luxurious touch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScabbard (saya)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep red-black lacquered \u003cstrong\u003esaya\u003c\/strong\u003e, carved with flowing motifs and paired with a green and white silk \u003cem\u003esaya obi\u003c\/em\u003e. The interplay of colours symbolises the balance between vitality and composure.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 cm (21.65 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 cm (12.99 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 cm (6.69 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 cm (1.26 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 0.85 kg (1.87 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRyokurin no Tanto\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the spirit of nature's calm — a blade that feels both grounded and alive. Its green handle symbolises growth and determination, while the crimson engravings on the saya evoke the quiet strength of the earth beneath the trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefined yet powerful, this tanto is more than a blade — it is a reflection of harmony, precision and grace. The \u003cem\u003ehamon\u003c\/em\u003e shimmers like a ripple of light through the forest shade, embodying the balance between stillness and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tetsuren","offers":[{"title":"Unsharpened \/ No engraving","offer_id":64944384344441,"sku":"TNT-004","price":281.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unsharpened \/ With engraving (+£29)","offer_id":64944384377209,"sku":"TNT-004","price":316.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/0373\/4905\/files\/DSC_3326.jpg?v=1792455721","url":"https:\/\/052i1z-f0.myshopify.com\/products\/ryokurin-tanto-emerald-grove-hand-forged-t10-steel","provider":"Tetsuren","version":"1.0","type":"link"}