Tanto Knife- Tanto Sword- High Carbon Damascus Steel Knife- 19"

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About Battling Blades

Battling Blades is a family-owned business based in Deerfield, Illinois. We design, sell and customize swords, knives, axes, armor and related historical, fantasy and collectible products.

Our catalog includes longswords, katanas, Viking swords, gladius swords, rapiers, cutlasses, scimitars, axes, knives, armor, shields and custom-made products.

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Battling Blades focuses on historically inspired, fantasy-inspired and custom collectible blades.

Customers can shop finished products from our catalog or create custom swords, knives, axes and spears through our Create Your Own product line.

Our custom options allow customers to choose materials, dimensions, construction features, engraving, artwork, scabbards and other design details. For more specialized designs, customers can submit reference images, drawings or written descriptions.

Custom Swords and Personalized Products

One of our main specialties is custom sword design.

Customers can use our custom sword builder to choose a sword style, blade steel, length, handle design, guard, pommel, scabbard, engraving and personalization options.

Available custom sword options may include:

  • Longswords
  • Viking swords
  • Katanas
  • Gladius swords
  • Rapiers
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  • Cutlasses
  • Scimitars
  • Fantasy swords
  • Ceremonial swords
  • Original custom designs

Customers may also upload a picture, drawing or written description when the listed selections do not match the sword they want.

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Materials and Construction

Our products use a range of materials depending on the item and configuration, including high-carbon steel, Damascus steel, stainless steel, wood, leather, bone, micarta and metal fittings.

Product pages include available specifications such as blade material, length, hardness, handle material, construction details, scabbard type and personalization options.

Many custom swords can be configured with 1095 high-carbon steel, Damascus steel, full-tang construction, sharpening, blade engraving and custom scabbards.

Engraving and Custom Artwork

Battling Blades offers personalization options on many products, including blade engraving, scabbard engraving, names, initials, dates, logos, symbols, custom artwork and UV printing where available.

Personalized and made-to-order items are produced according to the selected options and submitted customer details.

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444 Lake Cook Road, Suite 26
Deerfield, IL 60015

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Tanto Knife ā€“ High Carbon Damascus Steel

A Blade of Strength, Precision & Tradition

The tanto is a traditional Japanese short sword that is often used as a knife due to its compact design. Known for its razor-sharp edge and reinforced tip, the tanto was originally designed for stabbing and piercing, though it is equally effective for slashing.

Tanto blades are unique in structure, often forged without a ridgeline, giving them a flat, nearly seamless surface unlike the curved design of a katana. Some tanto knives feature thicker cross-sections, known as yoroi toshi, which were specifically designed to pierce armor.

Historically, the tanto was a staple weapon of the samurai, carried as a backup blade in battle. Women also carried a smaller version, known as a kaiken, for self-defense. Before the widespread use of the wakizashi, samurai would traditionally pair their tachi sword with a tanto rather than a wakizashi and katana combination.

Premium Damascus Steel Blade

This tanto is crafted from Pattern-Welded Damascus Steel, a process that enhances strength, durability, and sharpness. Through a meticulous forging process, 11 pieces of steel are folded five times to create 352 layers, resulting in a razor-sharp, impact-resistant edge.

Blade Composition:

  • 6 Pieces of Carbon Steel (#43 and #40)
  • 5 Pieces of 1095 High Carbon Steel ā€“ The hardest and most durable high-carbon steel used in swords
  • Layering Process:
    • 1st Fold: 11Ɨ2 = 22 layers
    • 2nd Fold: 22Ɨ2 = 44 layers
    • 3rd Fold: 44Ɨ2 = 88 layers
    • 4th Fold: 88Ɨ2 = 176 layers
    • 5th Fold: 176Ɨ2 = 352 layers

This results in a Rockwell Hardness of 55-56 HRC, delivering a powerful yet flexible blade for superior cutting performance.

Sword Specifications

  • Overall Length: 19 inches
  • Blade Material: High Carbon Damascus Steel
  • Rockwell Hardness: 55-56 HRC
  • Number of Layers: 352
  • Handle Material: Wood and Horn with Damascus Steel Bolsters
  • Sheath: High-Quality Wood Sheath

A Masterpiece of Japanese Craftsmanship

Combining traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern forging techniques, this Tanto Knife is a must-have for collectors, martial artists, and enthusiasts. Whether for display, cutting practice, or historical appreciation, this blade embodies precision, durability, and the legacy of the samurai.

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