Custom Barry Dawson Tanto as new from him, I am the original owner, 12 inch,1/4 inch thick, 5160 forged blade with nice hamon-- this is the best blade steel for swords acording to many experts--- it is finished in his antique dark style to minimize rust,18 inches overall, steel guard, full tang with ironwood handles, mosiac pins and wrapped in the Japanese style. Very sharp, well balanced and with full tang should be allmost unbreakable. It's beauty needs to be held to be seen. These sell for over $1000 if ordered from him. Comes with heavy leather sheath with stud to hang on the belt. $700 shipped in USA only-- paypal no extra fees -- No trades