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Tanto(短刀)

Japanese swords under the blade length of 30cm (11.6 inches) are generally called TANTO. It was originally used as a supplemental weapon for Samurai on horseback, who used a pole weapon or long sword in the Kamaura-Muromachi period. Samurai aimed at an unprotected area of his enemy’s armor while having to fight with close distance. TANTO was named accordingly, depending on how you carry it, such as HUTOKORO-GATANA (懐刀; Stomach-Sword) or KOSHI-GATANA(腰刀; Waist-Sword) or else wise.

TANTO is also a gift for a bride from her family in a traditional Japanese wedding, as it is believed that TANTO would be sacred protection from evil power. Now, all the antique Japanese swords are regarded as pieces of artwork and are allowed to export overseas unless they are national treasures. So many people are enthusiastic about Japanese swords worldwide. Please check our collection below.

Updated: 8 Feb 2025

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  • $6,250.00

    DELIVERY TIME: Approx. 1-1.5 months
    *We ship from Tokyo, Japan. There might be delay in shipment depending on countries.

    SHIPPING TO:
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    INCLUDED: NBTHK Hozon Certificate, Koshirae Case (Decorative Sword Mounting), Traditional Sword Carrying Bag, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tsurugi (KOTO)
    Age Nanbokucho period or earlier 
    Swordsmith Attributed to Yamato Koken (大和古剣: Unsigned)
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate
    Location Yamato province (Today’s Nara prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 25.1 cm (9.88 inches)
    Curvature: 0 cm (0 inches) 

    More photos& videos available on request. Please feel free to contact us. 

  • $3,618.42

    DELIVERY TIME: Approx. 1-1.5 months
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    SHIPPING TO:
    USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany , Belgium, France, Finland, Hong Kong, Australia
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    INCLUDED: NBTHK Hozon Certificate, Koshirae Case (Decorative Sword Mounting), Traditional Sword Carrying Bag, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (SHINTO)
    Age  Late Muromachi period
    Swordsmith Kanekage (兼景)
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate
    Location Mino province (today’s Gifu prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 29.8 cm (11.7 inches)
    Curvature: 0.2 cm (0.07 inches) 

    More photos& videos available on request. Please feel free to contact us. 

  • $6,907.89

    DELIVERY TIME: Approx. 1-1.5 months
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    SHIPPING TO:
    USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany , Belgium, France, Finland, Hong Kong, Australia
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    INCLUDED: NBTHK Hozon Certificate, Koshirae Case (Decorative Sword Mounting), Shirasaya Case, Traditional Sword Carrying Bag, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (古刀: KOTO)
    Age Late Muromachi period
    Swordsmith Osafune Tadamitsu (長船忠光)
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate
    Location Bizen province (Today’s Okayama prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 19.6 cm ( 7.7 inches)
    Curvature: 0.0 cm (0 inches) 

    Thank you for visiting our website. This sword was sold as each antique Japanese sword is one of a kind. However, we might be able to show you something similar because we have various types of swords available. Also, there are ones that aren’t listed on the website yet. Our customer service will help you find your ideal blade you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of swords. We will be more than happy to help you.

  • $4,276.32

    DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
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    SHIPPING TO :
    USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany , Belgium, France, Finland, Hong Kong, Australia
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    INCLUDED : NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate, Koshirae Mounting, Shirasaya case, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (SHINTO)
    Age Early Edo period
    Swordsmith Kashu Ju Kanewaka (賀州住兼若)
    Certificate NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate 
    Location Kaga province (Today’s Ishikawa prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 27.2 cm (10.7 inches)
    Curvature: 0 cm (0 inches)

    Thank you for visiting our website. This sword was sold as each antique Japanese sword is one of a kind. However, we might be able to show you something similar because we have various types of swords available. Also, there are ones that aren’t listed on the website yet. Our customer service will help you find your ideal blade you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of swords. We will be more than happy to help you.

  • $5,921.05

    DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
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    SHIPPING TO :
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    INCLUDED : NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate, Koshirae Mounting, Shirasaya case, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (KOTO)
    Age Late Muromachi period (1469-1487)
    Swordsmith Kaneuji (兼氏)
    Certificate NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate 
    Location Mino province (Today’s Gifu prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 28.7 cm (11.3 inches)
    Curvature: 1.5 cm (0.59nches)

    More photos& videos available on request. Please feel free to contact us. 

  • $5,592.11

    DELIVERY TIME: Approx. 1-1.5 months
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    SHIPPING TO:
    USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany , Belgium, France, Finland, Hong Kong, Australia
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    INCLUDED: NBTHK Hozon Certificate, Koshirae Case (Decorative Sword Mounting), Traditional Sword Carrying Bag, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (SHIN SHIN TO – Gendaito)
    Age The second year of the Taisho era (1913)
    Swordsmith Gassan Sadakazu (月山貞一)
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate
    Location Osaka
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 15.7 cm (6.18 inches)
    Curvature: 0.0 cm (0 inches) 

    More photos& videos available on request. Please feel free to contact us. 

  • $2,302.63

    DELIVERY TIME: Approx. 1-1.5 months
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    SHIPPING TO:
    USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany , Belgium, France, Finland, Hong Kong, Australia
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    INCLUDED: NBTHK Hozon Certificate, Shirasaya Case, Traditional Sword Carrying Bag, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (Gendaito)
    Age  Shouwa period
    Swordsmith Kanehisa (兼久)
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate
    Location Mino province (today’s Gifu prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 18.3 cm (7.2 inches)
    Curvature: 0 cm (0 inches) 

    More photos& videos available on request. Please feel free to contact us. 

  • $4,769.74

    DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
    *There might be delay in shipment depending on countries

    SHIPPING TO :
    USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany , Belgium, France, Finland, Hong Kong, Australia
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    INCLUDED : NBTHK Hozon Certificate, Koshirae Mounting, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (SHIN SHIN TO)
    Age Late Edo period
    Swordsmith Masatsugu (正次)
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate 
    Location Unknown
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 29.6 cm (11.65 inches)
    Curvature: 0.1 cm (0.039 inches)

    Thank you for visiting our website. This sword was sold as each antique Japanese sword is one of a kind. However, we might be able to show you something similar because we have various types of swords available. Also, there are ones that aren’t listed on the website yet. Our customer service will help you find your ideal blade you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of swords. We will be more than happy to help you.

  • $5,460.53

    DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
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    SHIPPING TO :
    USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Belgium, France, Finland, Hong Kong, Australia
    *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed.

    INCLUDED : NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate, Shirasaya Case, Koshirae Case (Decorative Sword Mountings),  Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Wakizashi (SHIN SHIN TO)
    Age The Endo of the Edo Period (1865-1868)
    Swordsmith Bishu Osafune Yokoyama Sukehisa (備州長船横山祐久)
    Certificate NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
    Location Bizen province (Today’s Okayama prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 31.2 cm (12.2 inches)
    Curvature: 0.2 cm (0.07 inches) 

    Thank you for visiting our website. This sword was sold as each antique Japanese sword is one of a kind. However, we might be able to show you something similar because we have various types of swords available. Also, there are ones that aren’t listed on the website yet. Our customer service will help you find your ideal blade you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of swords. We will be more than happy to help you.

  • $26,973.68

    DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
    *We ship from Tokyo, Japan. There might be delay in shipment depending on countries.

    SHIPPING TO :
    USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany , Belgium, France, Finland, Hong Kong, Australia
    *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed.

    INCLUDED : NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate , Koshirae Case (Decorative Sword Mounting), Shirasaya Case, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (KOTO)
    Age  late Kamakura- early Nanbokucho period (1326-1351)
    Swordsmith Rai Kunimitsu (来国光)
    Certificate NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
    Location Yamashiro province ( Today’s Kyoto Prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 25.7 cm  ( 10.1 inches)
    Curvature: 0 cm (0 inches) 

    More photos& videos available on request. Please feel free to contact us. 

  • $3,289.47

    DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
    *We ship from Tokyo, Japan. There might be delay in shipment depending on countries.

    SHIPPING TO :
    USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Belgium, France, Finland, Hong Kong, Australia
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    INCLUDED : NTHK Kanteisho Certificate for the blade, Shirasaya Case (Plain Wooden Case), Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (KOTO)
    Age Late Muromachi period (1573-1592)
    Swordsmith Attributed to Shimada Yoshisuke (嶋田義助: Unsigned)
    Certificate NTHK Kanteisho Certificate for the blade
    Location Suruga province (Today’s Shizuoka prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 23.7 cm (9.33 inches)
    Curvature: 0.1 cm (0.03 inches)  

    Thank you for visiting our website. This sword was sold as each antique Japanese sword is one of a kind. However, we might be able to show you something similar because we have various types of swords available. Also, there are ones that aren’t listed on the website yet. Our customer service will help you find your ideal blade you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of swords. We will be more than happy to help you.

     

  • $3,618.42

    DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
    *We ship from Tokyo, Japan. There might be delay in shipment depending on countries.

    SHIPPING TO :
    USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Belgium, France, Finland, Hong Kong, Australia
    *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed.

    INCLUDED : NTHK Kanteisho Certificate for the blade, Shirasaya Case (Plain Wooden Case), Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (SHINTO)
    Age Early Edo period (1624-1644)
    Swordsmith Attributed to Yoshifusa (吉房: Unsigned)
    Certificate NTHK Kanteisho Certificate for the blade
    Location Hizen province (Today’s Saga prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 22.4 cm (8.81 inches)
    Curvature: 0 cm (0 inches)  

    More photos& videos available on request. Please feel free to contact us. 

  • $6,578.95

    DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
    *We ship from Tokyo, Japan. There might be delay in shipment depending on countries.

    SHIPPING TO :
    USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany , Belgium, France, Finland, Hong Kong, Australia
    *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed.

    INCLUDED : NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate , Koshirae Case (Decorative Sword Mounting), Shirasaya Case, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (KOTO)
    Age Mid-late Nanbokucho period (14th century)
    Swordsmith Attributed to Kashu Sanekage (加州真景: Unsigned)
    Certificate NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
    Location Kaga province (Today’s Ishikawa prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 29.1 cm  (11.4 inches)
    Curvature: 0.3 cm (0.11 inches) 

    More photos& videos available on request. Please feel free to contact us. 

  • $7,894.74

    DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
    *We ship from Tokyo, Japan. There might be delay in shipment depending on countries.

    SHIPPING TO :
    USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany , Belgium, France, Finland, Hong Kong, Australia
    *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed.

    INCLUDED : NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate for the blade and Koshirae , Koshirae Case (Decorative Sword Mounting), Shirasaya Case, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (KOTO)
    Age Mid Nanbokucho period (The first year of the O-An era:1368)
    Swordsmith Bishu Osafune Moromitsu (備州長船師光)
    Certificate NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token and Tosogu Certificate
    Location Bizen province  (Today’s Okayama prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 27.5 cm  ( 10.8 inches)
    Curvature: 0.1 cm (0.04 inches) 

    More photos& videos available on request. Please feel free to contact us. 

    *Any coupon code cannot be applied to this item.

  • $3,947.37

    DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
    *We ship from Tokyo, Japan. There might be delay in shipment depending on countries.

    SHIPPING TO :
    USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany , Belgium, France, Finland, Hong Kong, Australia
    *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed.

    INCLUDED : NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate for the blade, Shirasaya Case, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (KOTO)
    Age The third year of the Tensho era (1575)
    Swordsmith Bizen Koku Osafune Kiyomitsu (備前国長船清光)
    Certificate NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
    Location Bizen province  (Today’s Okayama prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 25.4 cm  (10.0 inches)
    Curvature: 0.0cm (0.0 inches) 

    More photos& videos available on request. Please feel free to contact us. 

     

  • $14,802.63

    DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
    *We ship from Tokyo, Japan. There might be delay in shipment depending on countries.

    SHIPPING TO :
    USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany , Belgium, France, Finland, Hong Kong, Australia
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    INCLUDED : NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate for the blade, Shirasaya Case, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (KOTO)
    Age The fourth year of the Tensho era (1576)
    Swordsmith Osafune Genbei no Jo Sukesada (長船源兵衛尉祐定)
    Certificate NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
    Location Bizen province  (Today’s Okayama prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 22.4 cm  (8.81 inches)
    Curvature: 0.0cm (0.0 inches) 

    More photos& videos available on request. Please feel free to contact us. 

  • $2,368.42

    DELIVERY TIME: Approx. 1-1.5 months
    *We ship from Tokyo, Japan. There might be delay in shipment depending on countries.

    SHIPPING TO:
    USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany , Belgium, France, Finland, Hong Kong, Australia
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    INCLUDED: NBTHK Hozon Certificate, Koshirae Case (Decorative Sword Mounting), Shirasaya Case, Traditional Sword Carrying Bag, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (SHIN SHIN TO)
    Age Late Edo period (1845)
    Swordsmith Sanjo Kokaji Munechika (三條小鍛冶宗近)
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate
    Location Yamashiro province (Today’s Kyoto prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 25.0 cm (9.84 inches)
    Curvature: 0.3 cm (0.11 inches) 

    More photos& videos available on request. Please feel free to contact us. 

    *No coupon code can be added to purchase this Japanese sword.

  • $11,842.11

    DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
    *We ship from Tokyo, Japan. There might be delay in shipment depending on countries.

    SHIPPING TO :
    USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany , Belgium, France, Finland, Hong Kong, Australia
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    INCLUDED : NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Certificate for the blade, Koshirae Mounting , Shirasaya Case, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (SHINTO)
    Age Early Edo period (1600-1624)
    Swordsmith Nanki Shigekuni (南紀重国)
    Certificate NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Certificate
    Location Kishu Province (Today’s Wakayama prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length : 28.9 cm ( 11.4  inches)
    Curvature: 0.30 cm (0.12 inches) 

    More photos& videos available on request. Please feel free to contact us. 

  • $5,921.05

    DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
    *We ship from Tokyo, Japan. There might be delay in shipment depending on countries.

    SHIPPING TO :
    USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany , Belgium, France, Finland, Hong Kong, Australia
    *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed.

    INCLUDED : NTHK Kanteisho Certificate for the blade, Shirasaya Case (Plain Wooden Case), Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (SHINTO)
    Age Early Edo period (1624-1644)
    Swordsmith Echizen Koku Shimosaka (越前国下坂)
    Certificate NTHK Kanteisho Certificate for the blade
    Location Echizen  (Today’s Fukui prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 28.7 cm (11.3 inches)
    Curvature: 0 cm (0 inches)  

    Thank you for visiting our website. This sword was sold as each antique Japanese sword is one of a kind. However, we might be able to show you something similar because we have various types of swords available. Also, there are ones that aren’t listed on the website yet. Our customer service will help you find your ideal blade you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of swords. We will be more than happy to help you.

  • $6,250.00

    DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
    *We ship from Tokyo, Japan. There might be delay in shipment depending on countries.

    SHIPPING TO :
    USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany , Belgium, France, Finland, Hong Kong, Australia
    *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed.

    INCLUDED : NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate for the blade, Shirasaya Case, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (KOTO)
    Age Late Muromachi Period
    Swordsmith Kanefusa (兼房)
    Certificate NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
    Location Mino province (Today’s Gifu prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 28.0 cm (11.0 inches)
    Curvature: 0.75cm (0.29 inches) 

    Thank you for visiting our website. This sword was sold as each antique Japanese sword is one of a kind. However, we might be able to show you something similar because we have various types of swords available. Also, there are ones that aren’t listed on the website yet. Our customer service will help you find your ideal blade you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of swords. We will be more than happy to help you.