Tantos (tantōs) sharpened, small Japanese samurai swords #Terressens

Sharp Tantos (tantōs), small Japanese samurai swords

Name: Tantō « Amatsumara » (天津麻羅) #Terressens
Brand: #Terressens
SKU: 0578
Price: 107 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 100 (53 reviews)

The tantō (短刀) is Japan's smallest saber. Its slightly curved blade measures less than 30 cm and has only one cutting edge (a special feature of the saber).

Its mount is generally identical to that of a katana or wakizashi, the two other sabers characteristic of feudal Japanese samurai. It is the equivalent of a dagger. The tantō or wakizashi could be used in the Seppuku ritual (切腹 also called Hara-Kiri in the West), a singular suicide reserved for samurai or the aristocratic caste. It involved cutting open the abdomen. Imported from China in the XIIᵗʰ century, the practice officially disappeared in 1868 (Meiji Restoration).

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134 €

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Yami, tantō sharpened black, damascened blade (闇 dark)

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Tantō sharp, damascened forge, with black scabbard (saya 鞘), tsuka-ito (柄糸) and dark red sageo (下緒), delivered in a wooden case, with a protective cloth cover | Although I was forged after my two big sisters, the katana and wakizashi blades, I convey the same symbolism of fairness, dear to our samurai master.

157 €

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Tantō sharpened Damascus forge "Ketsueki" (血液, blood), red braiding

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Maru 1050

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Tantō cutting edge with scabbard (saya 鞘) in dark blue lacquered wood and raised gold filaments, braiding (tsuka-Ito 柄糸 and sageo 下緒) dark green, delivered with a protective cloth cover | As with my "big brother", the "Spirit of the Lake" katana, sylva and water are my origins. The samurai I served chose to live on the shores of Lake Biwa (琵琶湖), Japan's largest lake.

114 €

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Tantō sharpened "The Spirit of the Lake"

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Tantō sharp with scabbard (saya 鞘) in black lacquered wood, sageo (下緒) black, tsuka-Ito (柄糸) white, delivered with a protective cloth cover | Like the katana and wakizashi I accompany, I bear the name of the vital force linked to the blossoming of trees, the symbol of delicate and fragile earthly life, like cherry blossoms.

114 €

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Tantō sharpened Konohana-no-Sakuya (木花之佐久夜)

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Tantō cutting edge with scabbard (saya 鞘) in black lacquered wood with reliefs (droplets), braiding (tsuka-Ito 柄糸 and sageo 下緒) brown (brown) | Legend has it that I was born from a piece of earth extracted from the Sacred Mountain, Fujisan (富士山). The master blacksmith who gave me life would have chosen the best ore to transform it, after weeks of hard labor into a fine blade. Polished, razor-sharp, I was then entrusted to a samurai who took part in the Battle of Sekigahara (関ヶ原の戦い), in 1600.

114 €

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Tsuchi kara, sharp tantō (土から, from soil, earth)

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Maru 1045

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Tantō (短刀) sharp with scabbard (saya 鞘) black, comes with protective cloth cover | The blood of my enemies has flowed, soaking the earth with this elixir of life. I've fought so many battles it's impossible to count. I've defended and protected the weak. Extending their warrior spirit, I've armed samurai for epic duels and battles. I never wavered, breaking the blades of my adversaries or severing the limbs of the most aggressive.

114 €

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Tantō sharpened Ake (朱, blood red), ito and dark red sageo

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Tantō 短刀 sharp with wooden scabbard (saya 鞘), comes with a protective cloth cover | I was born in a forge. Man came to find me in the heart of the earth to transform me, to magnify me, to make me the supple, light, lively blade I am today. I accepted the bite of fire, the power of the hammer, the coldness of water.

114 €

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Mù-jīn, tantō sharpened wood (mù, 木) metal (jīn, 金)

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Tantō sharpened, black Maru 1045, double throat and refined mune, delivered in a black cloth cover | As with my "big brother", the "Spirit of the Lake" katana, the sylve and water are my origins. The samurai I served chose to live on the shores of Lake Biwa (琵琶湖), Japan's largest lake.

107 €

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Tantō "Amatsumara" (天津麻羅)

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Aiguchi

An aiguchi (合口) refers to a Japanese sword mount the same length as a tanto (tantō 短刀), but without a tsuba (guard). It's a form of streamlined dagger.

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Aiguchi (mount without tsuba) sharpened black, straight blade with engraving (座頭市 Zatōichi), delivered with protective cloth cover | Straight, my blade is mounted unobtrusively, like a sword cane. My black cladding makes me almost invisible, until my master swordsman draws me.

59 €

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Aiguchi (合口) by Zatoïchi

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Accessories and maintenance

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3D-printed Japanese sword presentation stand (a katana, wakizashi or tantō) | My vocation is to sublimate the weapon I carry. My discreet design represents the sun and the moon, two complementary stars in Japan as in the West. In Shinto beliefs, Amaterasu is the goddess of the sun (天 ama and 照 terasu, the highest deity in Japanese mythology). God of the moon and night, Tsukuyomi (月読) is her younger brother.

14 €

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"Sutairisshu" katana stand (スタイリッシュ, design, stylish, elegant), one seat

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Interlocking composite wood supports for displaying one to three Japanese swords

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Ref. 0473 to 0476 (in stock)

Display stands for katana, Japanese sword

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Protective oil, micro-fiber, chalk ball (Uchiko), pin remover (Mekugi Nuki) and pins (Mekugi), delivered in a wooden box | I have the privilege of maintaining the katanas of the best samurai. I maintain the blade to protect it from oxidation. Unalloyed steel (without additives such as chromium and molybdenum) is prone to rust. An alloy of iron and carbon, steel is weakened by the presence of oxygen. Air can therefore attack it, which is why my oil helps protect the surface of this noble metal.

17 €

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Maintenance kit for katana (御刀手入具)

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Practical information

Practical info #Terressens

How do I care for a katana blade?

Maintenance of a sword or saber is necessary to prevent oxidation (rust). Used oil must be removed and replaced entirely with a film of new oil.

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"The Tanto: Japanese Dagger and its Technique", Gérard Lecoeur

Many Japanese martial arts enthusiasts know little about tanto-jutsu, or knife fighting. This book gives the basics of this secret discipline, explains how to use this weapon in combat, in life and in the face of death, and also covers the various techniques for throwing daggers, shuriken, throwing stars and other weapons, all accompanied by numerous tips.
Release date: 1ˢᵗ June 1989

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MA	Marseille (april 2025) Simply perfect. Parcel arrived very quickly, very responsive customer service. The products are even more beautiful than in the photo and perfectly protected inside the package. I recommend 100%, no! 200%, go ahead, eyes closed, you won't be disappointed. Tantō sharpened Konohana-no-Sakuya (木花之佐久夜) and katana maintenance kit

GU	Guillaume (april 2025) Very good but Zatoichi's Aiguchi is great! The only drawback is that the saya arrived dirty, and the blade comes out with this dirt. Unpleasant to have to clean something you bought new. Aiguchi (合口) by Zatoïchi, katana maintenance kit and "Teikō" (抵抗, resistance), polypropylene bokken with saya ► Voir la réponse de #Terressens

	Kayzer - Local Guide - Level 5 (February 2025) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I've just received my tanto it's beautiful as in the photos 😍 Excellent build quality Responsive customer service Fast delivery I recommend 🙂

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Sharp Tantos (tantōs), small Japanese samurai swords

The tantō (短刀) is Japan's smallest saber. Its slightly curved blade measures less than 30 cm and has only one cutting edge (a special feature of the saber).

Damascus

Yami, tantō sharpened black, damascened blade (闇 dark)

Tantō sharpened Damascus forge "Ketsueki" (血液, blood), red braiding

Maru 1050

Tantō sharpened "The Spirit of the Lake"

Tantō sharpened Konohana-no-Sakuya (木花之佐久夜)

Tsuchi kara, sharp tantō (土から, from soil, earth)

Maru 1045

Tantō sharpened Ake (朱, blood red), ito and dark red sageo

Mù-jīn, tantō sharpened wood (mù, 木) metal (jīn, 金)

Tantō "Amatsumara" (天津麻羅)

Aiguchi

Aiguchi (合口) by Zatoïchi

Accessories and maintenance

"Sutairisshu" katana stand (スタイリッシュ, design, stylish, elegant), one seat

Display stands for katana, Japanese sword

Maintenance kit for katana (御刀手入具)

Practical information

Practical info #Terressens

How do I care for a katana blade?

The reading corner

"The Tanto: Japanese Dagger and its Technique", Gérard Lecoeur

Customer reviews

See also

Konohana-no-Sakuya sharpened katana (木花之佐久夜)

Mù-jīn, sharpened katana wood (mù, 木) metal (jīn, 金)

Bushidō, sharp katanas (武士道 the way of the warrior)

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