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Ninja Tanto Sword

Shop our collection of ninja tanto swords - compact hand-forged short blades in the shinobi tanto tradition, featuring both standard tanto configurations and the distinctive straight-blade tanto styles associated with the ninjato lineage. Built with full-tang high-carbon steel construction across 1045, T10, and Manganese Steel grades, these pieces bring the shinobi aesthetic to the short blade format. Free US shipping and hassle-free returns are included on every order.

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Handmade Shirasaya Tanto Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon
Handmade Shirasaya Tanto Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon
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149.00 USD
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High-performance Japanese Tanto Sword Real Hamon
High-performance Japanese Tanto Sword Real Hamon
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319.00 USD
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Handmade Full Tang Tanto Sword Manganese Steel With Blue Blade
Handmade Full Tang Tanto Sword Manganese Steel With Blue Blade
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129.00 USD
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Handmade Full Tang Japanese Tanto Sword With Blue Manganese Steel Blade
Handmade Full Tang Japanese Tanto Sword With Blue Manganese Steel Blade
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129.00 USD
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Handmade Full Tang Japanese Tanto Sword T10 Carbon Steel With Black Scabbard
Handmade Full Tang Japanese Tanto Sword T10 Carbon Steel With Black Scabbard
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159.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Samurai Tanto Sword High Manganese Steel
Handmade Japanese Samurai Tanto Sword High Manganese Steel
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139.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword 1090 Carbon Steel With Red Scabbard
Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword 1090 Carbon Steel With Red Scabbard
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109.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Double Edge Tanto Sword Full Tang
Handmade Japanese Double Edge Tanto Sword Full Tang
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159.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Short Tanto Sword 1045 Carbon Steel
Handmade Japanese Short Tanto Sword 1045 Carbon Steel
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89.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Hamidashi Tanto Sword With Brown Scabbard
Handmade Japanese Hamidashi Tanto Sword With Brown Scabbard
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149.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword Manganese Steel
Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword Manganese Steel
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69.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Short Tanto Sword High Manganese Steel With Natural Scabbard
Handmade Japanese Short Tanto Sword High Manganese Steel With Natural Scabbard
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139.00 USD
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Handcrafted Tanto With Folded Melaleuca Steel Blade
Handcrafted Tanto With Folded Melaleuca Steel Blade
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309.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword T10 Carbon Steel
Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword T10 Carbon Steel
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219.00 USD
Handmade Real Japanese Tanto Sword Pattern Steel
Handmade Real Japanese Tanto Sword Pattern Steel
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269.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel
Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel
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199.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword Pattern Steel
Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword Pattern Steel
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389.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Short Tanto Sword Pattern Steel
Handmade Japanese Short Tanto Sword Pattern Steel
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189.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword With Blue Blade
Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword With Blue Blade
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219.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Short Tanto Sword With Red Blade
Handmade Japanese Short Tanto Sword With Red Blade
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169.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword With Camouflage Scabbard
Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword With Camouflage Scabbard
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109.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Shirasaya Tanto Sword Damascus Steel
Handmade Japanese Shirasaya Tanto Sword Damascus Steel
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249.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword Real Hamon
Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword Real Hamon
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299.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Pocket Tanto Knife With Copper Scabbard
Handmade Japanese Pocket Tanto Knife With Copper Scabbard
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179.00 USD
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Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword With Black Blade
Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword With Black Blade
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169.00 USD
Handmade Japanese Aikuchi Tanto Sword Pattern Steel
Handmade Japanese Aikuchi Tanto Sword Pattern Steel
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319.00 USD
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ninja tanto and how does it differ from a samurai tanto?
A ninja tanto and a samurai tanto share the compact blade length category but differ in their design language, fitting style, and cultural associations. A samurai tanto is built in the conventional Japanese sword tradition: angular kissaki tip, tsuba guard, ito-wrapped handle, and lacquered scabbard in the samurai dress format. Its design reflects the samurai's open and formal blade-carrying tradition. A ninja tanto, by contrast, may feature design elements associated with the shinobi tradition: straighter blade geometry, minimal or absent tsuba guard, matte or dark finishes rather than highly polished presentation, and practical rather than ornamental fitting choices. The shinobi tradition prioritized utility and concealment over formal display, and ninja tanto design reflects this different philosophy in its aesthetic choices. For collectors, a ninja tanto offers a way to explore the short blade format within the shinobi cultural context, creating a collecting focus that is distinct from the samurai tanto tradition while still providing the compact display advantages and detailed craftsmanship rewards of the tanto blade length.
What construction standards apply to ninja tanto in this collection?
Every ninja tanto in this collection is built to the construction standards appropriate to a serious Japanese sword collectible rather than a decorative prop. Full-tang construction is the non-negotiable baseline: the blade steel runs from blade tip through the complete handle and is secured by a mekugi retention pin, ensuring the blade-to-handle connection is mechanically sound. Blade steel grades include 1045 carbon steel for reliable entry-level construction, T10 carbon steel for premium blade character with hamon potential, and Manganese Steel for exceptional surface hardness and finish quality. All grades undergo proper heat treatment appropriate to high-carbon steel Japanese-style blade construction. Handle wrapping and fitting components are applied with care appropriate to a display-quality collectible. The ninja aesthetic elements - darker finishes, minimal guard configurations, matte scabbard treatments - are applied on top of this genuine construction foundation rather than substituting for it.
How long is a ninja tanto and what are typical dimensions?
A ninja tanto follows the tanto length convention with a blade length typically ranging from six to twelve inches, giving it an overall length (including handle) of approximately ten to sixteen inches depending on the specific handle configuration. This compact scale is the defining characteristic of the tanto category and distinguishes it from the longer ninjato (twenty to twenty-eight inches of blade) and wakizashi (twelve to twenty-four inches of blade). The compact dimensions make a ninja tanto easy to display in virtually any space - a small tabletop stand, a compact wall bracket, or integrated into a larger multi-sword display as the short blade complement to a longer ninjato or katana. Some ninja tanto pieces in the collection feature straight blade geometry rather than the angular curves of the standard tanto tip, which gives them a slightly different visual impression at the same blade length. Overall dimensions for individual pieces are detailed in each product listing.
What display arrangements work best for a ninja tanto collection?
Ninja tanto display arrangements can range from a simple single-piece tabletop stand to elaborate multi-piece wall displays that pair tanto with longer ninjato and katana pieces. For a single ninja tanto, a compact horizontal tabletop stand or a small two-peg wall bracket positions the piece attractively in a minimal space. For a paired display with a full-length ninjato, a two-tier wall mount with the ninjato above and the ninja tanto below creates the shinobi daisho arrangement that is the most historically resonant and visually effective configuration for pieces from this collecting tradition. For a multi-piece ninja sword display, matching finish colors across the pieces - all black, or black and natural wood combinations - creates visual cohesion that makes the arrangement read as intentional. A directed spotlight or track light positioned to illuminate a dark-finish ninja tanto display from above will enhance the depth of the matte finishes and reveal the blade's surface character more effectively than diffuse overhead lighting.

Customer Reviews

Markeisha Boyd North Carolina, United States
Feb 15, 2026 15:42

My boyfriend loved the short katana the weight was pleasing unexpected and now wants to order a long.

Handmade Japanese Short Tanto Sword 1045 Carbon Steel Handmade Japanese Short Tanto Sword 1045 Carbon Steel
Goraan Petrovic Croatiahr, Croatia
Feb 13, 2026 11:30

I am pleasantly surprised by your friendliness and service. I will definitely buy another blade in the future.

High-performance Japanese Tanto Sword Real Hamon High-performance Japanese Tanto Sword Real Hamon
Arvin Rogelio Castillo Gonzalez Utah, United States
Feb 12, 2026 20:56

its my first one, not the only one. i love good for decoration

Handmade Shirasaya Tanto Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon Handmade Shirasaya Tanto Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel Real Hamon
Cody Kochanski Wisconsin, United States
Feb 12, 2026 14:29

True Katana never ceases to amaze me with the quality each blade I purchase, I can’t wait to purchase more!

Handmade Japanese Double Edge Tanto Sword Full Tang Handmade Japanese Double Edge Tanto Sword Full Tang
Jack Collins Georgia, United States
Feb 12, 2026 12:03

Very quick delivery. This is the second blade I’ve ordered and both have been fantastic. My one complaint with the recent one is that the sheath doesn’t fit snug and falls off if turned upside down.

Handmade Japanese Short Tanto Sword 1045 Carbon Steel Handmade Japanese Short Tanto Sword 1045 Carbon Steel
Richard Dale Parsons Texas, United States
Dec 28, 2025 13:22

I’m no sword smith, but I am a satisfied customer. The Tanto is very nice and I did choose the T10 steel for its strength and edge retention capabilities. The hamon line is nice with nice graying. Shipping and delivery was fast. I waited for the Tanto to decide whether or not to order a Wakizashi and I did. If it’s appearance and quality is what I’m expecting I’ll be ordering a Katana.

High-performance Japanese Tanto Sword Real Hamon High-performance Japanese Tanto Sword Real Hamon
Jimmy Villamar California, United States
Dec 24, 2025 12:08

I was spectating two razor sharp swords but what I received was dull swords that were supposed to be Christmas gifts. Overall great looking swords.

Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword T10 Carbon Steel Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword T10 Carbon Steel
Pamela R Castillo Arizona, United States
Dec 19, 2025 08:16

Delivered promptly, product as described/displayed on site. Great addition to my son's collection!

Handmade Japanese Short Tanto Sword 1045 Carbon Steel Handmade Japanese Short Tanto Sword 1045 Carbon Steel