The TANTO, Sidearm of the Samurai [What You NEED To Know]

The Tanto: a dangerous weapon, stunning piece of art, and cultural icon! While smaller than its brethren the Katana and the Wakazashi, the Tanto stands as an equal among the traditional Japanese swords. Tanto are among the oldest of the Japanese swords and have survived the tests of time and war. Featuring many sizes and shapes the Tanto has evolved and adapted since the 11th century through numerous civil wars, invasions, and cultural upheaval. Today on the Knife Life we dig into the history and design of the trusted sidearm of the samurai warrior! For those looking to learn more, take a look at The Connoisseur's Book of Japanese Swords https://amzn.to/3RGA4Kr Also check out Ka-Bar's modern tantos at the links below! Their Traditional Tanto: https://www.kabar.com/products/1266 Their American Tanto: https://www.kabar.com/p/1245 Support The Knife Life with a Youtube Membership!    / @theknifelifechannel   As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through Amazon links in this post. Proceeds are used to support the channel and produce new content.