Tantō
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A tantō (短刀, 'short sword')[1] is one of the traditionally made Japanese swords[2] (nihontō)[3][4] that were worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan. The tantō dates to the Heian period, when it was mainly used as a weapon but evolved in design over the years to become more ornate. Tantō were used in traditional martial arts (tantojutsu). The term has seen a resurgence in the West since the 1980s as a point style of modern tactical knives, designed for piercing or stabbing.
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Tantō | |
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Type | Japanese sword |
Production history | |
Produced | Heian period (794–1185) to present |
Specifications | |
Blade length | approx. 15–30 cm (5.9–11.8 in) |
Blade type | Double or single edged, straight bladed |
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