The tantō (短刀) is a Japanese Saber slightly curved with only one edge whose size is lower than 30 cm. The structure of the tantō is generally similar to that of the Katana, with the difference close which it much shorter and is less curved. In general, the form is hira-zukuri (flat style).
It is the equivalent of a dagger or a scraping-knife Japan ease. According to its mounting, it can be called tantō (if it is slipped into the belt) or haiken (if it is hidden in clothing).
It is different from the Aiguchi by the presence of a guard ( tsuba ).
Formerly used as arms launched, it is sometimes used as tool of drive for the self-defense, where it replaces the Couteau.
Tantō was mainly carried by the Samurai S, and it was rare that ordinary people have one of them. The women often carried on them small a tantō named a Kaiken in their Obi , with an aim of self-defense.
See too
Simple: Tanto
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