Damascus Tanto Fixed Blade Knife with American Flag Resin Handle, and Leather Sheath novelty Bolster: Engraved Metal Bolster

Bolster: Engraved Metal Bolster

This one adds a black acid wash and an off-center gold line

Includes: Leather Sheath

Feather sticks and notches come easier with the hand up close

The 8-inch raindrop Damascus blade handles push cuts

Damascus Tanto Fixed Blade Knife with American Flag Resin Handle, and Leather Sheath novelty Bolster: Engraved Metal BolsterThe tanto blade profile originated in feudal Japan during the Heian period, carried by samurai as a secondary fighting blade and a symbol of personal honor. American bladesmiths adopted the tanto geometry in the 1980s and gave it a new identity, a strong, angular tip built for penetration and precision. At JWSteelCrafts, we get a lot of questions about this style. So let's break down what makes it special, where it came from, and why the tanto profile