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Iai Tanto

Average rating: 5.0/5 - 26 customer reviews

About our Iai Tanto collection

Unlike Iaito, Tanto are produced in much smaller quantities which doesn't allow for standardization. Each piece is assembled by hand.
The Shirasaya model is designed to have the lowest cost possible for a high end made in Japan product.

Similar to all our Iaito, Tanto blades are made of high-quality bubble-free aluminum/zinc alloy and therefore, the blade cannot be sharpened.

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  • Tanto Shirasaya 6 Sun

    ¥8,100

    Made in Japan | Minosaka Workshop
    Blade: Zinc/Aluminium reinforced alloy
    Saya: Magnolia wood
    Length: 29 cm | Weight: ~200 g
    For demonstration
    Best
    seller
    In stock: ships within 2 working days

    5/5 - 26 customer reviews
  • Tanto Iaito Minosaka Higo Koshirae - Custom Made

    ¥61,700~

    Price may increase depending on customizations

    Made in Japan
    Blade Length: 32.5 cm | Tsuba length: 12.5 cm
    Standard weight
    Koshirae Style (Fuchi/Kashira): Higo (arabesque patterns with gold inlay)
    Most custom options available
    Best
    seller
    Made to order: ~8 weeks

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