SZO 001 | Shobu Zukuri O-Tanto "Shinbu" 9"

A versatile large blade, based on our classic Shinbu, hand built in North Carolina by our friends at Primitive Woodsman. Featuring a 9” 80CrV2 blade in 1/4” steel for serious use, and a black canvas Micarta handle. The Shinbu Tō (神武刀) kanji is a custom work from Shodō artist Koshin. This is a limited run of 75 pieces. 

Shipping Early December. 

Blade Material: 80CrV2

Blade Length:  9” | 229mm

Blade Thickness: 1/4” | 6.4mm

Blade Shape: Shobu Zukuri

Finish: Blackwash

Handle Material: Black Canvas Micarta

Handle Length: 5” | 127mm

Sheath: Kydex

Batch Number: 001

Batch Quantity: 75

Release date: December 2025

Manufacturer: Primitive Woodsman

Made in: Boone, NC USA