{"product_id":"tanto-knife-tanto-sword-high-carbon-damascus-steel-knife-19","title":"Tanto Knife- Tanto Sword- High Carbon Damascus Steel Knife- 19\"","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"50\"\u003eTanto Knife – High Carbon Damascus Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"104\"\u003eA Blade of Strength, Precision \u0026amp; Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eTanto 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eHistorically, 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. 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