{"product_id":"north-mountain-blade-japanese-samurai-short-knife-3-5in-tanto-sld-magic-blade-handmade-desert-ironwood-handle","title":"North Mountain Blade Japanese Samurai Short Knife 3.5in Tanto SLD-Magic Blade Handmade Desert Ironwood Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNorth Mountain Blade Samurai Short Knife – 3.5\" SLD-Magic Tanto Desert Ironwood Fixed Blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Mountain Blade Samurai Short Knife is a handmade Japanese-style fixed blade crafted with premium materials, including a desert ironwood handle selected at the 2024 Atlanta Blade Show. Each piece is one of a kind, with handle material chosen individually so no two knives are alike. The 3.5-inch tanto blade is made from high-performance SLD-Magic steel (made in Japan, similar to powdered D2) at roughly 61 HRC, and showcases exquisite hand-finished patterns reminiscent of traditional samurai swords—created entirely by hand, not by laser. Its compact size makes it easy to carry, while the included high-quality leather sheath with belt loop supports everyday carry. Going Gear is an authorized North Mountain Blade dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNorth Mountain Blade Samurai Short Knife Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth Mountain Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSamurai Short Knife (Ironwood)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSLD-Magic (approx. 61 HRC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTanto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesert Ironwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather with Belt Loop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade Fixed Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed Blade Knife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat blade steel does the North Mountain Blade Samurai Short Knife use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Mountain Blade Samurai Short Knife uses high-performance SLD-Magic steel made in Japan, similar to powdered D2, at approximately 61 HRC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the handle on the North Mountain Blade Samurai Short Knife made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Mountain Blade Samurai Short Knife features a handmade desert ironwood handle that is dense, durable, and resistant to cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs each North Mountain Blade Samurai Short Knife unique?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Each North Mountain Blade Samurai Short Knife is handmade with individually selected handle material, so every piece is one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the North Mountain Blade Samurai Short Knife come with a sheath?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The North Mountain Blade Samurai Short Knife includes a high-quality leather sheath with a belt loop for convenient everyday carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the North Mountain Blade Samurai Short Knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Mountain Blade Samurai Short Knife has a 3.5\" tanto blade and a 7.5\" overall length, making it compact and easy to carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the North Mountain Blade Samurai Short Knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Mountain Blade Samurai Short Knife is available at Going Gear, an authorized North Mountain Blade dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Mountain Blade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52703059312960,"sku":"SamuraiShortKnife-Ironwood","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8953\/7088\/files\/Image770.jpg?v=1782664980","url":"https:\/\/goinglights.com\/products\/north-mountain-blade-japanese-samurai-short-knife-3-5in-tanto-sld-magic-blade-handmade-desert-ironwood-handle","provider":"Going Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}