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Aoto Tanto (T10 Steel) - 青刀
| Blade Type | Tanto (Japanese short sword) |
| Blade Steel | T10 Tool Steel - Blue Finish |
| Blade Finish | Blue finish |
| Construction | Full Tang, Handcrafted, Sharpened |
| Overall Length | 50 cm / 19.7 in |
| Blade Length | 33 cm / 13 in |
| Blade Width | 3.2 cm / 1.2 in |
| Blade Thickness | 0.7 cm / 0.27 in |
| Handle Length | 16 cm / 6.3 in |
| Tsuba (Guard) | Iron - simple circular |
| Habaki | Brass |
| Ito | Black cotton |
| Rayskin (Same) | White synthetic |
| Kashira & Kojiri | Iron |
| Saya (Scabbard) | Solid wood - black-and-blue finish with pale diagonal streaks |
| Includes | Tanto + saya + wooden display stand |
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For full details, please refer to our Terms of Service.
To maintain your katana's appearance and performance over time, we recommend:
- Regularly wiping the blade with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints and moisture.
- Applying a light coat of choji oil to prevent rust (for carbon steel blades).
- Storing the sword in a dry place, preferably inside its saya.
- Avoiding direct contact with hard surfaces to preserve sharpness and finish.
For more care tips, check our full maintenance guide in the FAQ section.
Every katana we offer carries the essence of centuries-old craftsmanship.
More than just a weapon, the katana symbolizes discipline, honor, and mastery.
Our artisans draw inspiration from traditional forging methods to ensure each blade reflects the spirit of the samurai - strength, precision, and soul.
Owning one is not just about aesthetics - it’s about carrying a piece of that legacy.
This katana is designed to offer a perfect balance between blade and handle.
Its ergonomic tsuka (handle) allows a secure two-handed grip, while the weight distribution ensures smooth, fluid movement.
Sold for collection and display. Handle carefully when placing on a stand or carrying out maintenance.
Blue accents and a short blade / Aoto
Aoto pairs a black handle with a scabbard that changes from dark tones to blue. Pale diagonal streaks cross the saya, giving the compact sword its most visible detail. At a listed 50 cm overall, it brings a blue accent to a display without taking up the space of a full-length katana.
The blade
Aoto is listed with a blue-finished T10 tool steel blade, full-tang construction and a sharpened edge. The blade measures 33 cm, with a 16 cm handle. Those dimensions are a better guide to its size than the word tanto alone. A genuine clay-tempered hamon is not specified for this model.
The fittings
The product photo shows pale diagonal streaks across the black-and-blue wooden saya. Black cotton wraps over white synthetic rayskin on the handle, alongside iron fittings and a brass blade collar. The dark cord stays close to the upper part of the scabbard, leaving the blue pattern in view.
For a blue theme, compare Aoto with Seiryu. Both list blue-finished T10 steel, but Aoto has cotton wrapping and a patterned saya, while Seiryu lists silk wrapping and a navy scabbard. The tanto collection lets you compare the fittings as well as the blade material.
In your collection
Aoto comes with its saya and a wooden display stand. Allow for the listed 50 cm overall length, with room around the stand. If you display it beside a katana, give each sword its own secure support so the shorter piece remains easy to see.
Keep the steel dry and follow the Care & Maintenance instructions above. Avoid abrasive cleaners on the colored finish and decorated saya. Keep blade oil away from the cotton, cord and synthetic rayskin, and wipe the scabbard with a soft cloth.
The specifications list 50 cm overall, a 33 cm blade and a 16 cm handle. Check those measurements against your shelf or display case before choosing a spot.
Yes. The blade is listed as T10 tool steel with a blue finish. The finish describes its color, not a separate grade of steel.
The supplied product photo shows pale diagonal streaks on the saya. It shows the sword sheathed, so it does not establish whether a similar pattern is present on the blade.
A genuine clay-tempered hamon is not specified. If that detail matters to your collection, compare the listed hamon on Aozora or Hagane.
No. Aoto lists black cotton wrapping over white synthetic rayskin. Seiryu is one of the alternatives with silk wrapping.
Aoto lists a 33 cm blade. The wakizashis currently in our wakizashi collection list 52 cm blades, a difference of 19 cm.
Yes. The included items are the tanto, its wooden saya and a wooden display stand.
Yes. It is listed as sharpened and full tang. It is sold for collection and display, and its edge needs careful handling during maintenance and storage.
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Customer reviews
Good sword, small issue on arrival
Saya mouth was slightly loose when I got it, fitting tape sorted it. Balance is great though. People at my dojo always ask about it.
Way better than I expected
Hamon is clean, handle wrap tight, saya closes solid. Came in a wooden box. No complaints at all for the price.
Got it as a gift, he was speechless
Bought for my boyfriend who does iaido. He said the fit and finish were legit. I knew nothing about swords, site made it easy to pick.
Nice blade but took 2 weeks to arrive
Damascus looks great. Shipping to Portland took forever and tracking was dead for a week. Quality is there, logistics need work.
Third order, still no complaints
Ordered three times over two years. Always well packed, matches the photos. Support replied same day. Will keep coming back.
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