Tiger Tanto

Explore our Tiger Tanto collection, featuring compact blades adorned with tiger imagery representing raw power and fearless courage. At tanto scale, tiger motifs become intimate sculptural miniatures that reward close examination, bringing the fierce predator’s energy to the most personal blade format in the Japanese sword tradition. Free U.S. shipping and 30-day return guarantee.

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Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword Real Hamon With Blue Scabbard

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269.00 USD

Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword Pattern Steel With Black Scabbard

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209.00 USD

Handmade Stainless Steel Real Japanese Short Hamidashi Tanto Swords With Blackwood Scabbard

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199.00 USD

Handmade Japanese Short Tanto Sword Damascus Steel

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339.00 USD

Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword With Black Blade And Scabbard

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169.00 USD

Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword Real Hamon

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199.00 USD

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Handmade Japanese Shirasaya Tanto Sword Pattern Steel With Black Scabbard

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309.00 USD

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Handmade Tanto Sword High Manganese Steel With Black Blade

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179.00 USD

Handmade Japanese Hamidashi Tanto Sword With Red Blade

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139.00 USD

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Handmade Japanese Pocket Tanto Knife Full Tang With Copper Scabbard

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179.00 USD

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Handmade Japanese Pocket Tanto Knife Full Tang

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209.00 USD

Handmade Pattern Steel Plum Blossom Theme Short Japanese Aikuchi Pocket Tanto Knife

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229.00 USD

Handmade Straight Japanese Tanto Sword High Manganese Steel

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169.00 USD

Handmade High Manganese Steel Red Blade Japanese Hamidashi Tanto Sword With Black Leather Scabbard

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169.00 USD

Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword With White Leather Scabbard

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169.00 USD

Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword Damascus Steel

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219.00 USD

Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword Full Tang

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99.00 USD

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Short Straight Sword, Handmade Hamidashi Tanto Sword High Manganese Steel With Blue Blade

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139.00 USD

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Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword Full Tang With Black Blade

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169.00 USD

Handmade Pattern Steel Full Tang Real Japanese Tanto Sword With Black Scabbard

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259.00 USD

Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword Damascus Steel Real Hamon

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329.00 USD

Handmade Double Edge Tanto Sword Pattern Steel

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339.00 USD

Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword Damascus Steel With Red Scabbard

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459.00 USD

Double Edged Tanto, Handmade Japanese Short Tanto Sword Damascus Steel Fully Copper

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359.00 USD

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does tiger imagery translate to the smaller fittings of tanto compared to full-size katana?

Tanto fittings require tiger imagery to be compressed into significantly smaller surfaces, which creates a different artistic challenge and a different viewing experience. On katana tsuba, tiger designs can include full-body depictions with environmental context — the tiger among bamboo, crouching on rocks, or leaping through waves. On tanto tsuba, the smaller surface typically requires more concentrated compositions: tiger heads capturing the animal’s fierce expression, single crouching figures without extensive background, or abstract tiger-stripe patterns that suggest the animal through texture rather than full depiction. Menuki at tanto scale are exceptionally small, making tiger miniatures on these ornaments demonstrations of remarkable sculptural precision. The compact scale means these details are examined at arm’s length where every mark of the artisan’s tool is visible.

What does the tiger symbolize in Japanese culture, and why is it used on sword fittings?

The tiger represents raw physical power, courage, and fierce independence in Japanese and broader East Asian culture. Japanese art frequently depicts the tiger as a force of nature — an untamable predator whose strength comes from instinct and individual capability rather than training or social structure. In the warrior context, tiger imagery on sword fittings was associated with martial ferocity and the courage to act decisively in moments of danger. The tiger is also traditionally paired with the dragon in East Asian philosophy, representing the balance between terrestrial physical power (tiger) and celestial spiritual power (dragon). On sword fittings, tiger imagery communicates that the blade’s owner identifies with qualities of courage, strength, and fearless determination.

Are tiger tanto effective as standalone display pieces or do they need larger swords alongside them?

Tiger tanto are genuinely effective as standalone display pieces because the combination of fierce imagery and compact dimensions creates a self-contained statement. On a desk or shelf, a tiger tanto on a small stand becomes a bold accent piece that communicates personality and taste without requiring additional context. The tiger imagery ensures the piece has visual energy and presence that plain-fitted tanto may lack at compact scale. That said, tiger tanto also function excellently within multi-piece displays: alongside a tiger katana, they create a matched-theme pair at different scales. Alongside a dragon tanto, they create the classical tiger-dragon pairing in compact format. The versatility to work both independently and as part of larger arrangements makes tiger tanto flexible collecting acquisitions.

Which steel types best showcase tiger fittings on tanto for display-focused collections?

For display-focused tiger tanto where the fittings are the primary visual attraction, the blade steel matters less than the overall visual harmony between blade surface and tiger metalwork. Damascus pattern steel creates an interesting visual dialogue where the organic, flowing grain of the blade surface echoes the organic animal imagery on the fittings — both elements are natural and unrepeatable. Clay-tempered T10 adds a hamon temper line that provides visual interest on the blade surface without competing with the tiger fittings for attention. Polished 1095 creates a clean, bright blade that serves as a neutral backdrop letting the tiger metalwork command full visual focus. For tiger tanto specifically, the fittings tend to be the star of the display, so choosing a steel that provides an attractive but non-competing blade surface is the priority.

Customer Reviews

Daniel Luhrsen Florida, United States

Feb 12, 2026 16:14

Fantastic design and blade! Beautiful color as well! Love the feel of it! Definitely will be getting more!

Ghost of Tsushima Tanto - Jin Sakai Short Sword Replica, 1065 Carbon Steel, Blue Blade

Michael Kornberger Missouri, United States

Feb 06, 2026 12:34

Love the sword. Beautiful craftsmanship and very fast shipping. Looking forward to buying additional items from this company

Ghost of Tsushima Tanto - Jin Sakai Short Sword Replica, 1065 Carbon Steel, Blue Blade

Rachel Palmer California, United States

Feb 05, 2026 21:27

Very good quality replica. The blade and tsuba look pretty, and it had very fast shipping. Would consider buying other replicas.

Ghost of Tsushima Tanto - Jin Sakai Short Sword Replica, 1065 Carbon Steel, Blue Blade

Jaime Lijeron Texas, United States

Feb 01, 2026 16:09

Great product love the level of detail and solid construction

Ghost of Tsushima Tanto - Jin Sakai Short Sword Replica, 1065 Carbon Steel, Blue Blade

David Boles Georgia, United States

Jan 28, 2026 14:28

The Sword I ordered was a gift for my son that he picked out. I was skeptical since I was unfamiliar with the company. I even tried to get him to wait and do some research before making a purchase, but he said this sword was the one he wanted. The shipping time was reasonable and the quality of the sword was honestly a lot more than I was expecting The blade is solid and the handle is also well made. It is a beautiful sword, my son loves it, and I would definitely order from this company again in the future.

Ghost of Tsushima Tanto - Jin Sakai Short Sword Replica, 1065 Carbon Steel, Blue Blade

Kaori Kim Lugo New York, United States

Jan 04, 2026 12:06

Shipping was quick. Quality is outstanding and will definitely come back to collect more beautiful pieces.