{"title":"Tanto's","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe tanto: a Japanese short sword\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tanto is a Japanese short sword. It is used as a knife. This weapon was originally intended primarily as a thrusting weapon but can also be used as a cutting weapon. The first references to the tanto date back to 900 AD. The tanto was used by the samurai class in the feudal system of Japan. The tanto was worn exclusively by the aristocratic classes. Women sometimes carried a type of small tanto, the kaiken, as a defensive weapon. Samurai often carried the tanto, tachi combination on the battlefield. This was before the wakizashi and katana combination became popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTanto, wakizashi \u0026amp; katana\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most stylish combinations of modern brands such as Hanwei, Cold Steel, Citadel, and John Lee often consist of a tanto, wakizashi, and katana combination. This combination is most associated with the Japanese empire. Kanzan Satō wrote in his book that when the katana became increasingly popular, the katana, wakizashi combination became more preferred. This was mainly because the wakizashi was better suited for use inside buildings. He mentions that it was customary to leave the katana at the door when entering a castle or building. However, the wakizashi was still carried.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"john-lee-gouden-bloem-tanto","title":"John Lee golden flower tanto, sharp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe design of this exceptionally beautiful guard (tsuba) was presumably made by a great master from the 18th century. The tsuba and other decorations depict gold chery blossoms (sakura), one of the main symbols of Japanese culture. They symbolize beauty, departure and transience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tanto has a length (without scabbard) of 41 cm with a grip (tsuka) of 14 cm and a blade of 26,5 cm. It weighs 400 g. The blade is made of Damascus steel from 12 times folded 1045 carbon steel with over 8000 layers and is sharp. The blade is made in the Shinogi-Zukuri style with a fuller and a crafted blade pattern (hamon). The grip wrapping is made of brown cotton in the classic Hineri-Maki style underlaid with genuine shagreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tanto has a long tang (nakago) which is fixated in the grip by two bamboo pins (mekugi). It also has a black high polish lacquered scabbard (saya) in the Kuroro style made of wood. The tanto is delivered including a protective fabric cover and a striking collector`s box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Lees models are inspired on historical originals and are high quality weapons. No plastics are used, only high quality authentic materials, like metal, brass, wood and shagreen. Every John Lee weapon is delivered including a seal and a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e","brand":"John Lee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50992652255560,"sku":"85713","price":208.15,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/DSC02742_0e6dd3e5-be65-4e24-854e-8d56f8d7f6c2.jpg?v=1760691626"},{"product_id":"john-lee-tien-kei-tanto","title":"John Lee Ten Kei Tanto, sharp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe expression \"Ten Kei\" means heavenly gift and is associated with the beauty of Japanese nature, which was the inspiration for designing this tanto. It is decorated with floral motives and has a natural green wrapping.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThe handmade 1095 carbon steel blade has a sharp edge with a hardness of 60 HRC and the blunt edge is 40 HRC. The blade is decorated with Hamon and made in the Shinogi-Zukuri.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThe Hineri-Maki style grip is wrapped round with shagreen and rough woven green cotton. This katana has hand-painted motives on the grip. The Habaki and Seppa are made of brass. All decorations, the Fuchi, Menuki and Kashira are completely handmade.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThis tanto is delivered including a wooden scabbard.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eIt is 40 cm long with a 26 cm blade and a 13,5 cm grip. It weighs 500 grams.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e","brand":"John Lee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50994071601480,"sku":"85738","price":528.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/DSC03962_ea861fe5-ce09-40b0-ac69-49b09a54866e.jpg?v=1766079715"},{"product_id":"john-lee-shirasaya-o-tanto","title":"John Lee Shirasaya O-Tanto, sharp","description":"\u003cp\u003eShirasaya is a special sword composition that was mainly used in time of peace. The undyed Magnolia wooden scabbard and grip optimally protect the blade from acid and other damages. Many Shirasaya were provided with a Sayagaki, an inscription that provided information on the smith, origin and classification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the 19th century the wearing of samurai swords became prohibited by the Japanese emperor. The wooden grip of the Shirasaya makes the sword resemble a staff, stick or bokken. This way it could keep being worn in the Japanese streets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tanto has a Shinogi-Zukuri style blade with Hohlkehle (Bo-Hi). It is made of 1045 carbon steel with a hardness of 52-55 HRC. The blade is razor sharp and is finished with Hamon. The grip is fastened with two bamboo stifts (Mekugi) to the tang (Bohrung). The grip can easily be replaced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tanto is 49 cm long with a 30 cm blade and a 17 cm grip. It weighs 450 grams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50994085691720,"sku":"85745","price":130.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/files\/DSC02665.jpg?v=1760621801"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/2892\/7560\/collections\/Tanto_Japans_zwaard.webp?v=1763833196","url":"https:\/\/www.celticwebmerchant.com\/en-sk\/collections\/tanto-for-sale.oembed","provider":"Celtic WebMerchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}