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Eastern
Tantō
탄토 · 短刀
Japan · Heian to Edo · Ships from Japan
The short Japanese blade worn tucked in the sash.
A blade under one shaku (about 30 cm) with a visible temper line, diamond-wrapped grip and small guard. A new workshop replica.
Specifications
- Blade length
- 28 cm
- Overall length
- 41 cm
- Weight
- 320 g
- Materials
- High-carbon steel, iron guard, ray skin and cotton cord
- Edge
- Sharp (live blade)
Permit required · This is a live blade of 15 cm or longer. Owning it in Korea requires a permit from the local police.
Purchase
₩1,700,0005 left in stock
Estimated duties (for one)
Loading the duty rules.
Stories told
- Kamakura period
Used to pierce gaps in armour at close range; many fine examples by noted smiths survive.