The BEAUTIFUL Tanto: [What You NEED To Know]

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The Tanto: a dangerous weapon, stunning piece of art, and cultural icon! While smaller than its brethren the Katana and the Wakazashi, the Tanto stands as an equal among the traditional Japanese swords. Tanto are among the oldest of the Japanese swords and have survived the tests of time and war. Featuring many sizes and shapes the Tanto has evolved and adapted since the 11th century through numerous civil wars, invasions, and cultural upheaval. Today on the Knife Life we dig into the history and design of the trusted sidearm of the samurai warrior!
For those looking to learn more, take a look at The Connoisseur's Book of Japanese Swords
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Also check out Ka-Bar's modern tantos at the links below!
Their Traditional Tanto:
www.kabar.com/products/1266
Their American Tanto:
www.kabar.com/p/1245
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6 июл 2024

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Комментарии : 42

@karambitmaker1 15 дней назад

Very good work James as always!🔪🤙

@LagerPetrol409 13 дней назад

I've never watched your channel before, very informative and well researched. There is not a lot of information documentary material on Tanto which is a shame. I own several authentic Tanto from Kamakura to Edo period. I appreciate your video and congratulate you on a very good effort. Many thanks

@TheKnifeLifeChannel 12 дней назад

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I do my best to get my audience the most accurate information that I can find. I hope to see you around the channel again!

@andreweden9405 16 дней назад

I was hoping that you would mention the special armor-piercing class of tanto called "Yoroi-dōshi". They can have blades every bit as spikey and stabby as any European rondel or ballock dagger. Otherwise, this was a real treat! Thank you!

@TheKnifeLifeChannel 15 дней назад

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I originally was writing up a part on the Yoroi-doshi, but cut it to due to time. I may do a short piece on it by itself in future though! Thanks for commenting and I hope to see you around the channel again!

@TheShurikenZone 15 дней назад

I'm highly critical of educational material like this, and though I hate to say it, most of what's out there is fraught with misinformation. Yours, though, is quite a good presentation. That a few instances of funny pronounciation are the main things that stuck out, is a miracle. Bravo, my friend. You hit a bunch of points that seem to be unknown or misunderstood, by... maybe a majority of people in the blade community. Thanks for your careful research and presentation. 👍👍

@TheKnifeLifeChannel 15 дней назад

I greatly appreciate the feedback! I do my best to find reputable sources and subject matter experts to give my audience the most accurate information I can. I also appreciate it when my audience keeps me honest: the channel is here to help me learn every bit as it is to help others learn as well. Thank-you for the feedback and I hope to see you around the channel again!

@TheShurikenZone 15 дней назад

@@TheKnifeLifeChannel You can count on it; I'm impressed. Aside from budō, I also have a huge affinity for greenwood spoon carving, so blades of various types are never far from my mind. I'm surprised and dismayed that I've not found your channel sooner, really.

@PaMuShin 13 дней назад

I heard there was a technique where the tanto blade is squeezed between the fingers to use the tanto as a palm striking tool, which should enable to hit other blades out of the users hand too. I ponder about it for a while, what kind of shape and type of tanto might have been used for it, since various experiments of mine always ended with me getting cut if i would use a tanto in this way. Do you have an idea?

@TheShurikenZone 13 дней назад

@PaMuShin Honestly, it sounds like a questionable technique, to me. And one I don't believe I've heard of. I'm having a hard time thinking of a circumstance under which it would be best to use a tanto in this manner. Better to focus on highly pragmatic techniques. Case in point- The technique of using a tanto in one hand and a tessen (or jute, or any largish piece of metal... a heavy duty tanto-gata shuriken would also work) in the other. This allows for blocks that are strong and reliable enough to block a sword stroke. This technique would be for use in a place where the daito would be prohibited (or simply not present), or for when the primary weapon and long sword were lost. 👍👍

@PaMuShin 13 дней назад

I run across it through researching >>Shingon Sect Gomadan

@felipesouzabezerra3487 16 дней назад

What about SAK (Swiss Army Knife)? I think it would be really nice to see you talking about it. By the way, great content! Keep it up!

@MB-jg4tr 16 дней назад

Felix Immler is a wealth of knowledge about SAK

@TheKnifeLifeChannel 15 дней назад

The Swiss Army Knife is one I've been contemplating for a bit. Thanks for your support and I hope to see you around the channel again!

@muxmurki1497 12 дней назад

very informative. Please bring a video on the armor-piercer, of which CS also made a modern referral in shape of the "Frenzy"..a favorite oversized specimen I love to carry.

@PaMuShin 13 дней назад

Funny thing that i thought maybe i should check once again, if you uploaded. Nice to see you have done so!

@TheKnifeLifeChannel 12 дней назад

Glad you see you around the channel again! I'm also working on the next video as well!

@PaMuShin 11 дней назад

@@TheKnifeLifeChannel Thanks. I am looking forward to the next one.

@heavychevy4616 16 дней назад

love ur vids man, thank u!

@TheKnifeLifeChannel 15 дней назад

My pleasure!

@longrider42 14 дней назад

I count myself as lucky. I own the Cold Steel Recon Tanto, which I bought way back in the 80's, when it was made from Carbon V steel. The next Tanto I received as a gift is the Hanwei - Tactical Tanto, which is more in line with an actual Tanto, but with a 5160 High Carbon spring steel blade. Yet it still has that copper, although I think the one on mine is brass, sleeve. Now I cannot take mine apart, but it is the traditional point. I've never really carried it, since it is more or less a self defense knife. At least the one I have, with an 11 inch cutting edge.

@TheKnifeLifeChannel 12 дней назад

Very cool! Thanks for sharing and I hope to see you around the channel again!

@christophwilhelm6431 15 дней назад

I was sure you would touch on the ninja to. Either way excellent work.

@JCOwens-zq6fd 15 дней назад

Very similar to the Eastern European & Persian blade systems I practice. Which usually consists of a saber, short sword, a dagger & usually some form of small utility knife worn/used as a set.

@TheKnifeLifeChannel 15 дней назад

It is very similar. Keep an eye out on the channel, Persia had a very important impact on the development of edged weapons so I will be touching on some of their blades in the future. Thanks for commenting and I hope to see you around the channel again!

@IantheKid125 16 дней назад

Please do the Higonokami Knife. I got mine from Americana Pipedream the other day and wanna learn more

@tyler1768 16 дней назад

I believe it originally a carpenter knife or carving and pruning knife

@tyler1768 16 дней назад

I also heard just a copy from general purpose knife from European traders in Japan because I think it originally showed up in the 1800 and folding knives at that time in Europe were very commom

@TheKnifeLifeChannel 15 дней назад

I'll take a look at it! Thank-you for your support!

@hanelyp1 15 дней назад

Regarding curved blades, the differential heat treatment frequently used in Japanese blades will curve a blade forged straight.

@TheKnifeLifeChannel 15 дней назад

Japanese blades are usually forged straight, then a combination of the differential heat treat from the applied clay, and the method of quenching introduce the curve into the blade. There is a video of a gentleman doing it in a clear tank with slow motion video and it is wicked cool! Thanks for commenting and I hope to see you around the channel!

@michaelstrauss6587 14 дней назад

I'm considering a Daimyo FF Katana 29" Gold Eagle from dynasty Forge. Any advice?

@TheKnifeLifeChannel 12 дней назад

I've not had any personal experience with them. Based upon some quick research it seems like the blades themselves are ok, but the mountings leave something to be desired. Thanks for commenting and I hope to see you around the channel again!

@brandensutton2324 14 дней назад

🤙

@TheKnifeLifeChannel 14 дней назад

A pleasure seeing you around the channel again Brandon!

@michaeljames3229 День назад

Hmmm... the Tanto, according to Shinto tradition, should never be used for "utility" purpose. No cutting vegetables, rope or the like. This blade was to hold a spiritual purpose for use when harikari was deemed necessary for a Samurai. Now, that's based on old Shinto and one can have a variety of concerns towards this belief system and harikari itself. Apologies if harikari is the wrong spelling or the incorrect term in this case.

@the_inquisitive_inquisitor 12 дней назад

Tantos are perfect for being rammed through another samurai's helmet. I blew an Xmas on a Cold Steel Master Tanto when I was 15 and that knife has been a WORKHORSE!