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Authentic Japanese Tanto Knives and Tanto Swords

Discover the YariNoHanzo selection of authentic Japanese tanto knives and tanto swords, designed for collectors, martial artists and enthusiasts of traditional Japanese weapons.

The tanto is a traditional Japanese short sword, smaller than a katana but rich in history, elegance and functionality. Compact, precise and visually powerful, the tanto has always been one of the most iconic blades in Japanese sword culture.

Japanese Tanto for Sale by YariNoHanzo

In this category you can find a curated selection of Japanese tanto swords for sale, including traditional tanto models, handmade tanto knives, collector’s pieces and martial arts training options.

Each tanto is selected for its balance between craftsmanship, aesthetics and quality. Whether you are looking for a display piece, a martial arts weapon or a Japanese short sword for your collection, YariNoHanzo offers reliable and carefully inspected products.

What Is a Japanese Tanto?

A Japanese tanto is a short blade traditionally associated with samurai culture. It is shorter than a katana or wakizashi, but it maintains the same attention to blade geometry, fittings and traditional Japanese design.

Historically, the tanto was used as a close-range weapon and was also appreciated as a refined personal blade. Today, tanto swords are highly valued by collectors, martial artists and lovers of Japanese craftsmanship.

Handmade Tanto Knives for Collectors and Martial Artists

YariNoHanzo tanto swords are suitable for different types of customers:

  • Collectors looking for a traditional Japanese short sword with refined details.
  • Martial artists interested in Japanese weapons and traditional training tools.
  • Katana enthusiasts who want to complete their collection with a matching tanto.
  • Japanese culture lovers looking for an elegant and symbolic blade.

Traditional Design and Quality Materials

Our selection includes tanto swords inspired by traditional Japanese aesthetics, with attention to blade shape, saya, tsuka, tsuba and fittings.

  • Traditional Japanese tanto design
  • Sharp and non-sharp options depending on the model
  • High-quality steel and durable construction
  • Elegant saya and koshirae details
  • Models suitable for collectors, display and martial arts practice

Why Buy a Tanto from YariNoHanzo?

  • Specialized store for Japanese swords and martial arts equipment
  • Wide experience with katana, wakizashi, tanto and traditional weapons
  • Carefully selected products for collectors and practitioners
  • International shipping with secure packaging
  • Customer support before and after purchase

Buy Your Japanese Tanto Online

If you are looking for an authentic Japanese tanto knife, a samurai tanto sword or a handmade short sword for your collection, explore the products available in this category.

Choose your favorite tanto, check the product details carefully and complete your order online through YariNoHanzo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a katana and a tanto?

A katana is a long Japanese sword, while a tanto is a shorter blade. The tanto is more compact and is traditionally considered a Japanese short sword or dagger-style weapon.

Are tanto swords suitable for collectors?

Yes. Tanto swords are highly appreciated by collectors because of their historical importance, compact size and elegant Japanese design.

Can a tanto be used for martial arts?

Depending on the model and local regulations, some tanto swords can be suitable for martial arts practice or traditional weapons study. Always check the product description before purchasing.

Do you ship tanto swords internationally?

YariNoHanzo offers international shipping where permitted. Customers are responsible for checking the laws and import rules of their own country before ordering.

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Aikuchi Tanto - HIRA ZUKURI | Handmade Japanese Samurai BladeAikuchi Tanto - HIRA ZUKURI | Handmade Japanese Samurai Blade
  • On sale!
€595.85€677.10Regular price-12% offPrice
Aikuchi Tanto - HIRA ZUKURI | Handmade Japanese Samurai BladeAikuchi Tanto - HIRA ZUKURI | Handmade Japanese Samurai Blade
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Discover the excellence of the Aikuchi Tantō, a masterpiece of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Featuring a Hira Zukuri blade forged from 1095 high carbon steel with a real Suguha Hamon, this handmade piece showcases the finest materials and techniques. The Aikuchi Koshirae mounting, with a ray skin-wrapped tsuka (without tsukamaki) and a high-quality lacquered saya...
€595.85€677.10Regular price-12% offPrice
Aikuchi Tanto - HIRA ZUKURI | Handmade Japanese Samurai BladeAikuchi Tanto - HIRA ZUKURI | Handmade Japanese Samurai Blade
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Discover the excellence of the Aikuchi Tantō, a masterpiece of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Featuring a Hira Zukuri blade forged from 1095 high carbon steel with a real Suguha Hamon, this handmade piece showcases the finest materials and techniques. The Aikuchi Koshirae mounting, with a ray skin-wrapped tsuka (without tsukamaki) and a high-quality lacquered saya...
€595.85€677.10Regular price-12% offPrice
Zatoichi Tanto RED | Handmade Samurai TantoZatoichi Tanto RED | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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Zatoichi Tanto RED | Handmade Samurai TantoZatoichi Tanto RED | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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€77.96€86.62Regular price-10% offPrice
Zatoichi Tanto RED | Handmade Samurai TantoZatoichi Tanto RED | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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The Zatoichi Tanto RED is a handcrafted Japanese blade forged from 1045 high carbon steel, featuring a bold glossy red lacquered shirasaya mount — a refined fusion of minimalism and tradition.
€77.96€86.62Regular price-10% offPrice
Zatoichi Tanto RED | Handmade Samurai TantoZatoichi Tanto RED | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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The Zatoichi Tanto RED is a handcrafted Japanese blade forged from 1045 high carbon steel, featuring a bold glossy red lacquered shirasaya mount — a refined fusion of minimalism and tradition.
€77.96€86.62Regular price-10% offPrice
Aranami Tanto - OSORAKU ZUKURI | Handmade Japanese Samurai TantoAranami Tanto - OSORAKU ZUKURI | Handmade Japanese Samurai Tanto
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€658.80€732.00Regular price-10% offPrice
Aranami Tanto - OSORAKU ZUKURI | Handmade Japanese Samurai TantoAranami Tanto - OSORAKU ZUKURI | Handmade Japanese Samurai Tanto
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Discover the Aranami Tantō - Osoraku Zukuri, a handmade masterpiece forged using the Soshu Kitae traditional method. Featuring a clay-tempered blade with real Gunome Choji Hamon, an elegant koshirae, and premium materials, this tantō is a must-have for collectors and Japanese sword enthusiasts.
€658.80€732.00Regular price-10% offPrice
Aranami Tanto - OSORAKU ZUKURI | Handmade Japanese Samurai TantoAranami Tanto - OSORAKU ZUKURI | Handmade Japanese Samurai Tanto
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Discover the Aranami Tantō - Osoraku Zukuri, a handmade masterpiece forged using the Soshu Kitae traditional method. Featuring a clay-tempered blade with real Gunome Choji Hamon, an elegant koshirae, and premium materials, this tantō is a must-have for collectors and Japanese sword enthusiasts.
€658.80€732.00Regular price-10% offPrice
PRACTICAL TANTOPRACTICAL TANTO
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€218.50€242.78
PRACTICAL TANTOPRACTICAL TANTO
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€218.50€242.78Regular price-10% offPrice
PRACTICAL TANTOPRACTICAL TANTO
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Practical Tantō with high carbon steel blade, clay tempered and Real Hamon.
€218.50€242.78Regular price-10% offPrice
PRACTICAL TANTOPRACTICAL TANTO
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Practical Tantō with high carbon steel blade, clay tempered and Real Hamon.
€218.50€242.78Regular price-10% offPrice
Japanese Tanto in ShirasayaShirasaya Tanto | Handmade Tanto  |
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Japanese Tanto in ShirasayaShirasaya Tanto | Handmade Tanto  |
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€84.91€106.14Regular price-20% offPrice
Japanese Tanto in ShirasayaShirasaya Tanto | Handmade Tanto  |
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Authentic Shirasaya Tanto with full tang high carbon steel blade. Handmade, functional, and ideal for martial arts practice or elegant display. Buy now on YariNoHanzo.
€84.91€106.14Regular price-20% offPrice
Japanese Tanto in ShirasayaShirasaya Tanto | Handmade Tanto  |
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Authentic Shirasaya Tanto with full tang high carbon steel blade. Handmade, functional, and ideal for martial arts practice or elegant display. Buy now on YariNoHanzo.
€84.91€106.14Regular price-20% offPrice
Yamada Tanto | Handmade Samurai TantoYamada Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
    Yamada Tanto | Handmade Samurai TantoYamada Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
      €205.73€267.18Regular price-23% offPrice
      Yamada Tanto | Handmade Samurai TantoYamada Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
        The Yamada Tantō is a premium handcrafted Japanese tantō, forged for collectors and martial artists seeking authenticity and precision. Featuring a clay-tempered AISI 1060 high-carbon steel blade with a genuine hamon, this exceptional blade offers superior durability, balance, and a traditional samurai aesthetic.
        €205.73€267.18Regular price-23% offPrice
        Yamada Tanto | Handmade Samurai TantoYamada Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
          The Yamada Tantō is a premium handcrafted Japanese tantō, forged for collectors and martial artists seeking authenticity and precision. Featuring a clay-tempered AISI 1060 high-carbon steel blade with a genuine hamon, this exceptional blade offers superior durability, balance, and a traditional samurai aesthetic.
          €205.73€267.18Regular price-23% offPrice
          Oni Tanto – Handmade Samurai Tanto with authentic demon-themed fittingsOni Tanto | Practice Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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          Oni Tanto – Handmade Samurai Tanto with authentic demon-themed fittingsOni Tanto | Practice Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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          €779.58€866.20Regular price-10% offPrice
          Oni Tanto – Handmade Samurai Tanto with authentic demon-themed fittingsOni Tanto | Practice Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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          The Oni Tanto is a handmade full tang Japanese tanto, designed for martial artists and collectors seeking high-quality craftsmanship. Part of the YariNoHanzo Superior Series, this battle-ready tanto features a Kobuse Kitae clay-tempered blade made from 1060+1095 high carbon steel, with a bohi and real Gunome Choji Hamon. Its demon-themed koshirae, inspired by traditional museum...
          €779.58€866.20Regular price-10% offPrice
          Oni Tanto – Handmade Samurai Tanto with authentic demon-themed fittingsOni Tanto | Practice Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
          • On sale!
          The Oni Tanto is a handmade full tang Japanese tanto, designed for martial artists and collectors seeking high-quality craftsmanship. Part of the YariNoHanzo Superior Series, this battle-ready tanto features a Kobuse Kitae clay-tempered blade made from 1060+1095 high carbon steel, with a bohi and real Gunome Choji Hamon. Its demon-themed koshirae, inspired by traditional museum...
          €779.58€866.20Regular price-10% offPrice
          Musha Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto-0Musha Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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          Musha Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto-0Musha Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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          €71.55€84.18Regular price-15% offPrice
          Musha Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto-0Musha Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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          Experience the precision of the Musha Tanto —a handcrafted Japanese blade forged from 1060 high carbon steel. This full-tang, battle-ready tanto features dual bohi, a striking black-and-white lacquered saya, and a non-removable construction, epitomizing traditional samurai craftsmanship.  
          €71.55€84.18Regular price-15% offPrice
          Musha Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto-0Musha Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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          Experience the precision of the Musha Tanto —a handcrafted Japanese blade forged from 1060 high carbon steel. This full-tang, battle-ready tanto features dual bohi, a striking black-and-white lacquered saya, and a non-removable construction, epitomizing traditional samurai craftsmanship.  
          €71.55€84.18Regular price-15% offPrice
          Hira Zukuri TantoHira Zukuri Tanto | Japanese Tanto in Shirasaya
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          Hira Zukuri TantoHira Zukuri Tanto | Japanese Tanto in Shirasaya
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          €367.95€459.94Regular price-20% offPrice
          Hira Zukuri TantoHira Zukuri Tanto | Japanese Tanto in Shirasaya
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          Hira Zukuri Tanto blade (Triangular section) supplied in Shirasaya Hand forged with traditional Maru Kitae method. The blade is made of 1095 high carbon steel clay tempered with dobule Bohi and real Hamon "Suguha" style Full tang blade secured to the tsuka with one Mekugi (bamboo pin) This product has passed the YariNoHanzo quality control ...
          €367.95€459.94Regular price-20% offPrice
          Hira Zukuri TantoHira Zukuri Tanto | Japanese Tanto in Shirasaya
          • On sale!
          Hira Zukuri Tanto blade (Triangular section) supplied in Shirasaya Hand forged with traditional Maru Kitae method. The blade is made of 1095 high carbon steel clay tempered with dobule Bohi and real Hamon "Suguha" style Full tang blade secured to the tsuka with one Mekugi (bamboo pin) This product has passed the YariNoHanzo quality control ...
          €367.95€459.94Regular price-20% offPrice
          Osoraku Zukuri Tanto – Featuring an oversized kissaki in traditional Muromachi designOsoraku Zukuri Tanto | Japanese Tanto in Shirasaya
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          Osoraku Zukuri Tanto – Featuring an oversized kissaki in traditional Muromachi designOsoraku Zukuri Tanto | Japanese Tanto in Shirasaya
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          €479.22€599.02Regular price-20% offPrice
          Osoraku Zukuri Tanto – Featuring an oversized kissaki in traditional Muromachi designOsoraku Zukuri Tanto | Japanese Tanto in Shirasaya
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          Osoraku Zukuri Tanto | Japanese Shirasaya Tanto A rare and powerful Muromachi-period blade style featuring an extra-long kissaki, forged with Soshu Kitae steel and housed in an elegant Shirasaya mount. Fully handmade, battle-ready,...
          €479.22€599.02Regular price-20% offPrice
          Osoraku Zukuri Tanto – Featuring an oversized kissaki in traditional Muromachi designOsoraku Zukuri Tanto | Japanese Tanto in Shirasaya
          • On sale!
          Osoraku Zukuri Tanto | Japanese Shirasaya Tanto A rare and powerful Muromachi-period blade style featuring an extra-long kissaki, forged with Soshu Kitae steel and housed in an elegant Shirasaya mount. Fully handmade, battle-ready,...
          €479.22€599.02Regular price-20% offPrice
          MINAMOTO TANTOMinamoto Tanto | Samurai Tanto | Handmade Japanese Tanto
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          MINAMOTO TANTOMinamoto Tanto | Samurai Tanto | Handmade Japanese Tanto
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          €150.51€206.18Regular price-27% offPrice
          MINAMOTO TANTOMinamoto Tanto | Samurai Tanto | Handmade Japanese Tanto
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          €150.51€206.18Regular price-27% offPrice
          MINAMOTO TANTOMinamoto Tanto | Samurai Tanto | Handmade Japanese Tanto
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          €150.51€206.18Regular price-27% offPrice
          Close-up of the Zatoichi Tanto's sleek shirasaya-style mount, showcasing the minimalist design and traditional craftsmanship.Zatoichi Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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          Close-up of the Zatoichi Tanto's sleek shirasaya-style mount, showcasing the minimalist design and traditional craftsmanship.Zatoichi Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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          €47.43€58.56Regular price-19% offPrice
          Close-up of the Zatoichi Tanto's sleek shirasaya-style mount, showcasing the minimalist design and traditional craftsmanship.Zatoichi Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
          • On sale!
          Discover the elegance of the Zatoichi Tanto —a handcrafted Japanese blade forged from high carbon steel. This full-tang, battle-ready tanto features a sleek shirasaya-style mount, embodying traditional samurai craftsmanship and minimalist design.
          €47.43€58.56Regular price-19% offPrice
          Close-up of the Zatoichi Tanto's sleek shirasaya-style mount, showcasing the minimalist design and traditional craftsmanship.Zatoichi Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
          • On sale!
          Discover the elegance of the Zatoichi Tanto —a handcrafted Japanese blade forged from high carbon steel. This full-tang, battle-ready tanto features a sleek shirasaya-style mount, embodying traditional samurai craftsmanship and minimalist design.
          €47.43€58.56Regular price-19% offPrice
          Hamidashi | Handmade Samurai Tanto-0Hamidashi Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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          Hamidashi | Handmade Samurai Tanto-0Hamidashi Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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          €74.30€106.14Regular price-30% offPrice
          Hamidashi | Handmade Samurai Tanto-0Hamidashi Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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          The Hamidashi Tanto is a sleek, handcrafted Japanese blade made from high carbon steel, featuring a clean, bohi-less profile and elegant blue tsuka-ito and sageo, perfect for martial artists and collectors alike.  
          €74.30€106.14Regular price-30% offPrice
          Hamidashi | Handmade Samurai Tanto-0Hamidashi Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
          • On sale!
          The Hamidashi Tanto is a sleek, handcrafted Japanese blade made from high carbon steel, featuring a clean, bohi-less profile and elegant blue tsuka-ito and sageo, perfect for martial artists and collectors alike.  
          €74.30€106.14Regular price-30% offPrice
          Kunishi Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto-0Kunishi Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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          Kunishi Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto-0Kunishi Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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          €52.66€63.44Regular price-17% offPrice
          Kunishi Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto-0Kunishi Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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          Unleash the spirit of the samurai with the Kunishi Tanto — a razor-sharp, handcrafted Japanese blade made from high carbon steel with double bohi for outstanding balance and precision.
          €52.66€63.44Regular price-17% offPrice
          Kunishi Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto-0Kunishi Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
          • On sale!
          Unleash the spirit of the samurai with the Kunishi Tanto — a razor-sharp, handcrafted Japanese blade made from high carbon steel with double bohi for outstanding balance and precision.
          €52.66€63.44Regular price-17% offPrice
          YariNoHanzo Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto-0YariNoHanzo Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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          YariNoHanzo Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto-0YariNoHanzo Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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          €105.23€140.30Regular price-25% offPrice
          YariNoHanzo Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto-0YariNoHanzo Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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          Tanto with folded steel blade  
          €105.23€140.30Regular price-25% offPrice
          YariNoHanzo Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto-0YariNoHanzo Tanto | Handmade Samurai Tanto
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          Tanto with folded steel blade  
          €105.23€140.30Regular price-25% offPrice