Functional Tantos by Medieval Collectibles

The functional Japanese tanto is a Japanese dagger, strictly one with a guard and has all of the fittings used on swords. The Japanese tanto blade rarely exceeds 12 inches in length and usually accompanying a katana. The Japanese tanto is constantly carried and not being left at the door when paying a visit. The tanto is much more decorated and has unusual fittings than the larger swords. Japanese tantos were designed primarily as a stabbing instrument, but the edge can be used to slash as well. Japanese tantos were mostly carried by samurai, but commoners did not generally carry them. Women sometimes carried a small tanto called a kaiken in their obi for self defense. Medieval Collectibles has many fully functional Japanese tantos that are authentic in detailing and construction.

Bushido Tanto Item # SH1212 Bushido, or “Way of the Warrior”, defines the code of conduct an honorable Samurai must follow. Much more than the western ideal of chivalry Bushido is a way of life. The koshirae of our Bushido set features various samurai battle scenes. Price:  $503.10  On Sale For: $398.29	Dragonfly Tanto Item # 07-88DT The classic Japanese battle sword in all its incarnations has been celebrated for centuries, not only for its elegant lines and simple beauty, but also for the technique and skill that went into its construction. Price:  $495.00  On Sale For: $371.00
Great Wave Tanto Item # SH5022 The furniture of each piece in the Great Wave Set (SH5004, SH5002, SH5022) displays the renowned Tomoe motif used frequenly for family crests and shrine decoration. The tsuba, fuchi, & kashira are made of blackened iron and feature the Tomoe crest (mon). Price:  $350.10  On Sale For: $277.17	Imperial Tanto Item # 07-88T Our factory has used only traditional materials for our Japanese sword’s fittings. The Tsuba (guard), Fuchi (collar), and Kashira (pommel), are expertly made and finely crafted in nickel-silver brass. Price:  $450.00  On Sale For: $338.00
Kami Tanto Item # SH1203 Each piece in the Kami set has a hand-forged and folded K120C powder steel blade with a long kissaki featuring a hand engraved “Fudo” Horomono and Bo-Hi. The folding process creates exceptional hada, or grain pattern, along the blade. Price:  $945.00  On Sale For: $666.75	Orchid Tanto Item # SH1209 Our Orchid set is as quick as it is beautiful with a relatively light blade of folded K120C and striking koshirae. High quality ray skin (same) is used on the tsuka, and the tsuka-ito and sageo on all three pieces are woven from premium Japanese cotton. Price:  $674.10  On Sale For: $475.62
Practical Plus Tanto Item # SH2259 The Practical Plus Tanto (SH2259) matches our Practical Plus Katana (SH2073) and Wakizashi (SH2118). The blade is hand-forged high-carbon steel and differentially hardened using a traditional claying method with a medium (chu) kissaki. Price:  $188.10  On Sale For: $148.92	Practical Tanto Item # SH2254 The ever-popular Practical Katana, Wakizashi and Tanto give the martial artist the opportunity to own and use a Hanwei sword at the cost of an economy sword. The blades are forged and differentially hardened. Price:  $103.50  On Sale For: $86.83
Raptor Tanto Item # SH2423 This tanto is part of the Raptor Series that has been designed for the cutting practitioner who does not necessarily have access to mats but who wishes to practice and perfect his cutting technique. Price:  $222.00	Samurai Tanto Item # ED2024 The Samurai Tanto was individually made by hand with a natural wood grip and a sheath covered with hand bound and braided leather. The tsuba and end cap are hand cast in solid gleaming brass with a traditional solid copper band fitted to each blade. Price:  $74.10
Tiger Tanto Item # SH1206 Each piece in the Tiger group has a hand-forged and folded K120C powder steel blade with Bo-Hi and a short (ko) kissaki. Saya are deeply lacquered in black, with inlaid brass bamboo leaves. Price:  $674.10  On Sale For: $475.62	Tori Tanto Item # SH6007KFT The Tori Tanto is built on a forged and folded blade with the handle wrapped in the highest quality ray skin. The Crane and Armour theme is carried through the furniture while the Saya matches the textured brown of the katana. Price:  $539.10  On Sale For: $426.79
Warrior Tanto Item # 07-88BT The Warrior Series swords are very handsome in their own right and share the same steel, heat treatment, and sharpness as their more expensive Imperial counterparts. Like the Imperial swords, they have same, cord wrapped handles and quality fittings. Price:  $337.50  On Sale For: $253.00	Wind and Thunder Tanto Item # SH5003 The Katana of the Wind and Thunder set is designed specifically for the martial artist who needs a sword to meet the demands of heavy target cutting. The Katana features a heavier and thicker blade with traditional furniture and fittings. Price:  $472.50  On Sale For: $374.07