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These blades are also very rare, and they have a double-edge, which is considerably curved as compared to other Tanto blades. Their blades are just like Hira and Shobu, with the only difference being that their tip is double-edged. In the mid of the blade, these have a pronounced o-kissaki, which is exceptionally long.

These are uncommon with a thinner blade towards the mid, which becomes thicker towards the tip. It is a widened version of Hira Tanto, but it is shorter in length. These blades have no sharpened point, and that is why they are used barely for anything. However, these are very rare and found not so easily.Īnother rare type of Tanto with a sharpened blade inside the curve. Moroha has a double-edged blade with a diamond shaped cross section. These blades have high similarity with Shinogi, but these have a more smooth finish and are common than Shinogi. These are mostly made from the remains of a broken down large sword, but Tantos with this kind of blade are very rare. Here are some of the most famous Tanto blades.Ĭoming, with no Shinogi (a cutting line on the blade as Katana), these are the most common Tanto swords because of their simplicity and basic structure. However, based on different blade types, there is a huge variety available in Tanto katanas. Usually, the blades are hand forged and made from materials such as 1095 high steel carbon and 9250 spring steel. Samurai Tanto has flat blades with sharp tips to pierce through the tough surfaces. Another considerable thing about Tanto is its tsuka (handle), which is mostly wooden with the same wooden saya (blade cover). Most of the Tanto Katanas are clay tempered, which ensures the strength and durability of the blade. Tanto Katana dagger falls between the long daggers and small knives, which makes it the ideal Japanese defense weapon. Mostly, the Japanese Tanto knife is single-edged with a super sharp cutting blade. What You Should Know About Tanto Sword and KnifeĪ traditional Tanto sword has a length of 15 to 30 cm, which could be single-edged or double-edged. These are also used in Tameshgiri, which is a traditional Japanese ritual. Moreover, it was also used for performing Seppuku (a ritual suicide).Įven today, the Tanto is one of the most beloved Samurai swords, and because of its vitality, it’s still widely used for Tantujutsu (a type of Martial arts).

It was used to cut through the armor of the enemies. The Tanto coming with a flat grind, and the high point is an extremely strong blade that is perfect for cutting through tough materials and stabbing. However, it was also paired with the Samurai Tachi sword by some warriors.Īnother thing for which Tanto was famous is its stabbing ability. Mostly, the Japanese Tanto knife was carried along with a Katana sword as an auxiliary weapon. With this mid-sized sword, self defence became easier for Samurai, and it was considered as a vital weapon which they carried everywhere with them. And to fulfil the need of time, Tanto was intentionally designed to be a short weapon. Its name originated from its size because the word ‘Tanto’ means ‘short sword’ and that is why it is also called as Japanese short dagger.Īt that time, when long Samurai swords were dominant, something was needed to fit anywhere regardless of space. About Japanese Tantoĭating back to Heian, Tanto is regarded as one of the most sought after Japanese Samurai Swords. We take pride in saying that our virtuoso sword makers manufacture the best Samurai Tanto swords and Tanto daggers. Unlike the most replicas in the market, we offer you the originally handmade Tanto daggers made with conventional Japanese process.Īll our Japanese Tanto swords are precisely inspected to ensure the originality and novelty of these swords. Our swords are no ordinary swords but a piece of antique mastery and traditional craft. We present you with a wide range of Samurai Tanto swords made from premium and high quality materials. Tanto Sword – Japanese Short Dagger Sword

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