Tanto

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The Tanto is the smallest of the Japanese Swords . Its blade measures about 12 inches and is very slightly curved compared to the Katana or the Wakizashi . This small sword was usually worn in the Obi belt of the Kimono and allowed an unmatched discretion and lightness. Some samurai could wear it inside their Kimono to make it totally invisible to the enemy, it could then be used as a defense in an urgent situation or to stab an enemy discreetly. Tanto is also known for the practice of Seppuku which is the samurai suicide ritual where the samurai would make a horizontal cut above his navel to forgive a non-honorable act or not to follow his master's order which he demanded immoral. The Tanto sword! It’s the legendary Tachi’ s equally formidable companion blade of the medieval Japanese warrior class! Long before the katana and wakizashi became the Samurai’s favorite sword combo, the Tanto served its purpose (and surprisingly well!).The Tanto is a beautiful work of art and a tantalizing piece of Japanese culture, history, and folklore! And if you’re into collecting authentic Japanese swords, you’ll find our Tanto sword collection more than adequate to satisfy your thirst for genuine Nihonto! Historical Significance: The Evolution of the Tanto The history of Tanto swords predates the katana. It’s worth pointing out that, while the katana is more “popular” than the tanto or even the wakizashi, the katana began in the Kamakura Period , evolving from the Heian Period long sword called tachi. Meanwhile, the tanto has been around since the Heian Period, although not artistically pleasing. We must reiterate that “ tanto ” refers to the blade’s shape, not necessarily the blade itself (unlike the katana). Its unique form makes it perfect for stabbing or piercing, not cutting. Unsurprisingly, it’s the sword of choice for samurai in close quarters (where the katana’s length would be a liability). Heian Period tanto samurai swords were rudimentary at best. That changed during the

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