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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: 5 Dec 2024

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  • $6,687.75

    DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
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    INCLUDED : NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate,  Shirasaya Case (Plain Wooden Case), Koshirae Case (Decorative Sword Mounting), Traditional Sword Carrying Bags for Shirasaya and Koshirae, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto ( KOTO)
    Age The end of the Muromachi period (1571)
    Swordsmith Bizen Koku Jyu Osafune Harumitsu (備前国住長船春光)
    Certificate NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
    Location Bizen prefecture (Okayama prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 23.2 cm (9.13 inches)
    Curvature : 0.0 cm (0.0 inches) 

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

  • $0.00

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

    Category Tanto ( KOTO)
    Age Late Muromachi period
    Swordsmith Yoshisuke (義助)
    Certificate NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
    Location Suruga province (Today’s Shizuoka prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 28.2 cm (11.1 inches)
    Curvature : 0.2 cm (0.08 inches)

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

  • $4,547.67

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

    Category Tanto ( Gendaito)
    Age The 31st year of the Meiji era (1898)
    Swordsmith Kanenori (包則: Miyamoto Kanenori)
    Certificate NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
    Location  Tokyo prefecture
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 19.4 cm (7.63 inches)
    Curvature : 0.0 cm (0.0 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.

  • $3,009.49

    DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
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    INCLUDED : NTHK Kanteisho Certificate, Koshirae Mounting, Shirasaya Case, Traditional Sword Carrying Case,  Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (古刀: KOTO)
    Age Tensho era(天正):Azuchi Momoyama period(1573-1593 A.D.)
    Swordsmith attributed to Shitahara Chikashige (下原周重: Unsigned)
    Certificate NTHK Kanteisho Certificate
    Location Musashi province (Today’s Tokyo prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 29.4 cm ( 11.57 inches)
    Curvature: 0.4 cm (0.15 inches)

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

  • $3,343.88

    DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
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    INCLUDED : NTHK Kanteisho Certificate, Koshirae Mounting, Traditional Sword Carrying Case,  Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (KOTO)
    Age Estimated Eisho era (1504-1521: Late Muromachi period)
    Swordsmith Attributed to Tegai Kaneyoshi (手掻包吉: Unsigned)
    Certificate NTHK Kanteisho Certificate
    Location Yamato province (Today’s Nara prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 17.1 cm (6.73 inches)
    Curvature: 0 cm (0 inches)

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

  • $2,340.71

    DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
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    INCLUDED : NTHK Kanteisho Certificate, Koshirae Mounting, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto ( SHIN SHIN TO or Gendaito)
    Age Meiji era (1868-1912)
    Swordsmith attributed to Sanjo Munechika (三条宗近: Unsigned)
    Certificate NTHK Kanteisho Certificate
    Location  Yamashiro province (Today’s Kyoto prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 21.8 cm ( 8.58 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.

  • $3,343.88

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

    Category Tanto (KOTO)
    Age Muromachi period (1469-1487)
    Swordsmith Nōshu-Jyu Kaneoto (濃州住兼音)
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate
    Location Mino province (Today’s Gifu prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 29.8 cm (11.7 inches)
    Curvature: 0.1 cm (0.04 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.

  • $3,009.49

    DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
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    SHIPPING TO :
    USA, UK, Canada, Mexico, Germany , Hong Kong, France, Australia
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    INCLUDED : NBTHK Hozon Certificate for the blade, Koshirae Mounting , Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tsurugi (SHIN SHIN TO)
    Age Late Edo Period
    Swordsmith Munetsugu (宗次)
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate
    Location Unknown
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 19.1 cm(  7.52 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.

  • $5,350.20

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

    Category Tsurugi (KOTO)
    Age Early-Mid Muromachi period(Approx. 1394-1491)
    Swordsmith Attributed to Uda(宇多: Unsigned)
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate
    Location Etchu (Today’s Toyama prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 24.3 cm(  9.56 inches)
    Curvature: 0 cm (0 inches)

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

  • $3,812.02

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

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

    Category Tanto ( SHIN SHIN TO)
    Age Late Edo period
    Swordsmith Kanemune (包宗)
    Certificate NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
    Location
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 27.5 cm (10.8 inches)
    Curvature : 0.0 cm (0.0 inches) 

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

  • $2,407.59

    DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
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    SHIPPING TO :
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    INCLUDED : NBTHK Hozon 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
    Swordsmith Signed by Kaenenori (兼法)
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate
    Location Echizen province (today’s Fukui prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length : 27.5 cm( 10.8 inches)
    Curvature: 0.3 cm ( 0.11 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.

  • $4,347.04

    DELIVERY TIME : Approx. 1-1.5 months
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    INCLUDED : NBTHK Hozon Certificate for the blade, Shirasaya Case, Koshirae Mounting , Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (SHIN SHIN TO)
    Age 5th year of the Ansei era(1858: Bakumatsu era)
    Swordsmith Bizen Osafune Jyu Yokoyama Sukekane(備前長船住横山祐包)
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate
    Location Bizen domain (Today’s Okayama prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 28.6 cm( 11.2 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.

  • $3,210.12

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

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

    Category Tanto (KOTO)
    Age Late Muromachi Period (Approx. 450-550 years ago)
    Swordsmith Tomoshige (友重)
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate
    Location Kaga domain (Today’s Ishikawa prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 27.5 cm( 10.82 inches)
    Curvature: 0 cm (0 inches)

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

  • $0.00

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

    SHIPPING TO :
    USA, UK, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, Germany , Hong Kong, France, Australia
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    INCLUDED : NBTHK Hozon Certificate for the blade,  Koshirae Mounting , Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Tanto (SHIN SHIN TO)
    Age Late Edo Period (Mid-Late 19th century)
    Swordsmith Attributed to Mito Masakatsu (水戸正勝:Unsigned)
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate
    Location Mito domain (Today’s Ibaraki prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length : 19.6 cm( 7.74 inches)
    Curvature: 0 cm (0 inches)

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

  • $0.00

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

    SHIPPING TO :
    USA, UK, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, Germany , Hong Kong, France, Australia
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    INCLUDED : NBTHK JUYO TOKEN Certificate, Shirasaya Case, Koshirae Case, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support

    Category Wakizashi (KOTO)
    Age Late Kamakura period-Nanbokucho period
    (Late 13th-Early 14th century)
    Swordsmith Enjyu Kunisuke (延寿国資)
    Certificate NBTHK JUYO TOKEN Certificate
    Location Higo Province (Today’s Kumamoto prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 33.2 cm (13.07 inches)
    Curvature: 0.25 cm (0.09 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.

  • $0.00

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

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

    Category Tanto ( Gendaito)
    Age 27th year of the Showa era (1952)
    Swordsmith Yoshu Matsuyama Jyu Ryusen Nyudo Sadatsugu
    (予州松山住龍泉入道貞次)
    Certificate NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
    Location  Ehime Prefecture
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 26.2 cm ( 10.3 inches)
    Curvature : 0.0 cm (0.0 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.

  • $5,015.81

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

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

    Category Tanto (SHIN SHIN TO)
    Age The second year of the Keio era (1866)
    Swordsmith Koyama Enju Taro Munehiro (小山延寿太郎宗広)
    Certificate NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
    Location Higo province (Today’s Kumamoto prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 25.5 cm (10.0 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.

  • $3,678.26

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

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

    Category Tanto (SHIN SHIN TO)
    Age Late Edo Period
    Swordsmith Okuda Eiichiro Eiju (奥田栄一郎栄重)
    Certificate NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
    Location
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 29.7 cm ( 11.6 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.

  • $4,347.04

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

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

    Category Tanto ( SHIN SHIN TO)
    Age Late Edo Period
    Swordsmith Kaneari (兼有)
    Certificate NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
    Location
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 28.2 cm ( 11.1 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.

  • $1,872.57

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

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

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

    Category Tanto ( KOTO)
    Age Late Muromachi period
    Swordsmith Attributed to Kanemasu (兼升)
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate
    Location Mino province (Today’s Gifu prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length: 28.1 cm (11.0 inches)
    Curvature: 0.2 cm (0.08 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.