Menu Close

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: 16 Jun 2025

Showing 1–20 of 119 results

  • Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Signed by Manji Masatsugu<br> NBTHK <span style="color: #ff0000;">Hozon </span>Certificate
    $6,939.64

    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, UK, Hong Kong, Australia
    *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed.

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

    Category Tanto (SHIN SHIN TO)
    Age 1902
    Swordsmith Manji Masatsugu (卍正次)
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate for the blade 
    Location Musashi province (today’s Tokyo)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length:  24.0 cm (8.6 inches)
    Curvature: 0.0 cm (0 inches) 

     

  • Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Signed by Shigezane<br> NBTHK <span style="color: #ff0000;">Hozon </span> Certificate
    $13,879.27

    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, UK, Hong Kong, Australia
    *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed.

    INCLUDED: NTHK Kanteisho Certificate, Koshirae Case (Decorative Sword Mounting), Traditional Sword Carrying Bag, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (KOTO)
    Age 1324-1326 (Shochu period, The end of Kamakura period)
    Swordsmith  Bizen koku Osafune ju Shigezane (備前国長船住重真)
    Certificate NTHK Hozon Certificate
    Location Bizen province (Today’s Okayama prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 25.0 cm (9.84 inches)
    Curvature: 0.1 cm (0.04 inches) 

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

  • Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Signed by Ise Daijjo Yoshihiro<br> NTHK Kanteisho Certificate
    $4,163.78

    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, UK, Hong Kong, Australia
    *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed.

    INCLUDED: NTHK Kanteisho Certificate, Koshirae Case (Decorative Sword Mounting), Traditional Sword Carrying Bag, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (SHINTO)
    Age Early Edo Period (Early-Mid 17th century)
    Swordsmith Ise Daijo Yoshihiro (伊勢大掾吉広)
    Certificate NTHK Kanteisho Certificate
    Location Hizen province (Today’s Saga prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 27.6 cm (10.8 inches)
    Curvature: 0.0 cm (0 inches) 

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

  • Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Signed by Kaneuji<br>NBTHK <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong> Tokubetsu Hozon</strong> </span>Certificate
    $5,690.50

    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, UK, Hong Kong, Australia
    *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed.

    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. 

  • Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Signed by Onizuka Yoshikuni<br> NBTHK <span style="color: #ff0000;">Hozon </span>Certificate
    $3,469.82

    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, UK, Hong Kong, Australia
    *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed.

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

    Category Tanto (SHINTO)
    Age Early Edo Period (Early-Mid 17th century)
    Swordsmith Onizuka Yoshikuni (鬼塚吉国)
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate
    Location Chikuzen province (Today’s Fukuoka prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 23.6 cm (9.29 inches)
    Curvature: 0.0 cm (0 inches) 

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

  • Antique Japanese Sword Tanto signed by Jokeishi Masanori<br>NBTHK <span style="color: #ff0000;">Hozon </span>Certificate
    $4,718.95

    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, UK, Hong Kong, Australia
    *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed.

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

    Category Tanto (SHIN SHIN TO)
    Age The first year of Meiji period
    Swordsmith Signed by Jokeishi Masanori (城慶子正則)
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate
    Location Musashi province (today’s Tokyo)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 16.3 cm (6.41 inches)
    Curvature: 0 cm (0 inches) 

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

  • Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Signed by Yoshimitsu<br> NBTHK <span style="color: #ff0000;">Hozon </span>Certificate for the blade and Koshirae
    $4,510.76

    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 Hozon Certificate for the blade and Koshirae, Koshirae Case (Decorative Sword Mounting), Traditional Sword Carrying Bag, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (KOTO)
    Age Late Muromachi period
    Swordsmith Tosa Yoshimitsu(土佐吉光)
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate for the blade and Koshirae
    Location Tosa province ( Today’s Kōchi Prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 18.7 cm (7.38 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.

  • Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Signed by Tadamitsu<br> NBTHK <span style="color: #ff0000;">Hozon </span>Certificate
    $7,286.62

    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 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.

  • Antique Japanese Sword Tanto signed by Osafune Sukesada<br> NBTHK Kicho Certificate
    $3,122.84

    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, UK, Hong Kong, Australia
    *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed.

    INCLUDED : NBTHK Kicho Certificate, Shirasaya Case, Traditional Sword Carrying Bags, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category TANTO (KOTO)
    Age August 1586
    Swordsmith Bizen koku Ju Osafune Sukesada (備前国住長船祐定)
    Certificate NBTHK Kicho Certificate
    Location Bizen province (today’s Okayama prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 29.5 cm (11.6 inches)
    Curvature: 0.2 cm (0.07 inches)

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

  • Authentic Modern Japanese Sword Tanto Signed by Soju
    $3,331.03

    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 : Koshirae Case, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (Gendaito)
    Age Autumn of the 10th year of Heisei era (1998)
    Swordsmith Soju (宗寿)
    Certificate
    Location Okayama prefecture
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 26.3 cm (10.3 inches)
    Curvature: 0 cm (0 inches)

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

  • Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Attributed to Tsukushi Nobukuni<br>NBTHK <span style="color: #ff0000;">Hozon </span>Certificate
    $3,122.84

    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, UK, Hong Kong, Australia
    *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed.

    INCLUDED: NBTHK Hozon Certificate, Shirasaya Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (SHINTO)
    Age Muromachi period
    Swordsmith Attributed to Tsukushi Nobukuni (筑紫信国: Unsigned)
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate
    Location Tsukushi province (Today’s Fukuoka prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 29.3 cm (11.5 inches)
    Curvature: 0.3 cm (0.12 inches) 

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

  • Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Chouson<br>NBTHK <span style="color: #ff0000;">Hozon </span>Certificate
    $5,898.69

    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, UK, Hong Kong, Australia
    *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed.

    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 1839 (Late Edo period)
    Swordsmith Chouson (朝尊)
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate
    Location Tosa province (Today’s Kouchi prefecture)→ Edo city (Tokyo)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 16.4 cm (6.29 inches)
    Curvature: 0 cm (0 inches) 

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

  • Antique Japanese Sword Tanto signed by Sukesada<br> NTHK Kanteisho Certificate
    $7,980.58

    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, Koshirae Case, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (KOTO)
    Age The third year of the Tensho era (1575)
    Swordsmith Osafune Sukesada (長船祐定)
    Certificate NTHK Kanteisho Certificate for the blade
    Location Bizen province (Today’s Okayama prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 29.9cm (11.8 inches)
    Curvature: 0.25 cm (0.10 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.

  • Modern Japanese Sword Tanto Signed by Sadakazu<br>NBTHK <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong> Tokubetsu Hozon</strong> </span>Certificate
    $11,450.40

    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
    *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed.

    INCLUDED : NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate,, Shirasaya case, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Wooden storage box, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (GENDAITO)
    Age July 1975
    Swordsmith Taia Gassan Minamoto Sadakazu (太阿月山源貞一)
    Certificate NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate 
    Location Osaka 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. 

  • Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Signed by Gassan Sadakazu<br> NBTHK <span style="color: #ff0000;">Hozon </span>Certificate
    $5,204.73

    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, UK, Hong Kong, Australia
    *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed.

    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. 

  • Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Signed by Yoshizane<br>NTHK Kanteisho Certificate
    $3,712.71

    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, UK, 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), Koshirae Case, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (KOTO)
    Age Around the Tenshō era(1573-1592)
    Swordsmith Ryokai Yoshizane (了戒能真)
    Certificate NTHK Kanteisho Certificate for the blade
    Location Buzen province (Today’s Fukuoka prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 27.8 cm (10.94 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.

     

  • Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Signed by Kanekage<br> NBTHK <span style="color: #ff0000;">Hozon </span>Certificate
    $3,816.80

    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 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) 

    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.

  • Antique Japanese Sword Tanto signed by Sukesada<br> NTHK Kanteisho Certificate
    $8,327.56

    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, UK, Hong Kong, Australia
    *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed.

    INCLUDED : NTHK Kanteisho Certificate, Koshirae Case, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (KOTO)
    Age The 6th year of the Eisho era (1509)
    Swordsmith Osafune Sukesada (長船祐定)
    Certificate NTHK Kanteisho Certificate for the blade
    Location Bizen province (Today’s Okayama prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 18.6cm (7.3 inches)
    Curvature: 0 cm (0 inches)

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

  • Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Attributed to Yoshifusa<br>NTHK Kanteisho Certificate
    $2,914.65

    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, UK, 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. 

  • Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Attributed to Den Takagi Sadamune<br>NBTHK <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong> Tokubetsu Hozon</strong> </span>Certificate
    $21,859.86

    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, UK, 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 early Nanbokucho period (early-mid 14th century)
    Swordsmith Attributed to Den Takagi Sadamune (伝高木貞宗: Unsigned)
    Certificate NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
    Location Omi province (Today’s Shiga prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 31.2 cm  (12.2 inches)
    Curvature: 0.30 cm (0.07 inches) 

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

    *No Coupon Code can be applied to this sword.