Case Knives Samurai used their tantō blades for close-quarters combat, and Cold Steel introduced its version of the tanto similarly in fixed-blade designs for tactical use. More recently though, the ...

The reverse tanto shape also draws inspiration from extant Japanese combat weapons such as the Bunka Bocho and Kiritsuke. Reverse tantos are also called K-tips in a nod to the latter. Of course, music ...

Tanto style knives were designed to penetrate armour worn by warriors in medieval Japan. The Bad Monkey version of the tanto blade has a sharpened wedge where the tip meets the spine.

In this video, we take a fascinating journey through the intricate process of crafting a traditional Japanese tanto blade using crucible steel made from bearing balls. The video details each step ...