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Tanto Date of Construction: 2003-01

Blade Characteristics
   Steel Type: Damascus
   Composition  :  O1/L6/203E/WI
   Billet #  :  1120a
   Number of Layers: 480
   Pattern: Random
   Etch: Light
   Polish: 600-1200
  
Dimension (inches)
      Length: 6.125
      Max Thickness: 0.12
      Min Thickness: 0.075
Handle Characteristics
   Grip Material: Cocobolo
   Grip Type : Shirasaya
   Fittings Material: Nickel Silver
   Fasteners: Pins only
  
Dimension (inches)
      Length: 4.5
      Max Thickness: 0.558
      Min Thickness: 0.509
      Max Height: 1.518
      Min Height: 1.18
Heat Treatment
   Austenization & Quenching
      Heat Source: Lava Pool
      Temperature (F): 1500
      Quench material: Salt Pot
      Quench temperature (F): 475
  
Tempering
      Temperature (F): N/A
      Duration (hrs): N/A
      Repetitions: N/A


Full sheath provided

Comments
Ebony stand and 'sword' bag included. Shirasaya is made from a single cocobolo piece.


n/a  =  not applicable