Handmade Damascus Aikuchi Tanto Knife with Aluminum Saya | Full Tang Japanese Style Knife small fixed blade The warm rosewood shaft below

The warm rosewood shaft below the gold collar section creates a natural material contrast with the dark engraved steel above

What is the red spacer between the handle and bolster

not collectors who hang them on walls

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Handmade Damascus Aikuchi Tanto Knife with Aluminum Saya | Full Tang Japanese Style Knife small fixed blade The warm rosewood shaft belowThe Aikuchi Tanto is a traditional Japanese blade style known for its sleek profile and minimalistic construction. Unlike many Japanese swords that feature a handguard, the Aikuchi design typically eliminates the guard entirely, allowing the handle and scabbard to meet smoothly. Historically, these compact blades were carried by samurai and travelers as practical utility knives and personal sidearms. Over time, the Aikuchi Tanto became admired for its