Tanto for Sale
The tanto is a Japanese dagger with a blade under 30 cm, carried by samurai as a personal sidearm and self-defense weapon. The modern "tanto knife" borrows its name and blade profile from these originals, but a true tanto is a hand-forged, traditionally polished nihonto, often centuries old. Tanto were often lavishly decorated and are among the most sought-after collectible blades, with many receiving the highest NBTHK designations. Their compact size also makes them ideal entry points for new collectors.
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Soshu Hiromasa 相州住広正
$4,500
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Tanto [Yamato-daijo Kunitake][N.B.T.H.K] Tokubetsu Hozon Token
¥1,200,000
短刀 銘 相州住広光
¥800,000
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短刀 磨上無銘 長船家助
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短刀 備前国住長船与三左衛門尉祐定 Katana:Bizennokuniju Osafune Yosazaemonnojo Sukesada
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短刀 備前長船祐定 永正元年二月日 拵付
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寸延短刀 南紀重国 茶塗柄藍鮫鞘合口拵
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