Tanto

The tanto is a traditional Japanese short sword, historically used as a melee weapon and side blade for the katana and wakizashi. Its compact length, rigid construction and powerful tip make it ideal for precision work. All our Tanto's are fully disassemblable for maintenance and inspection.

Our Tanto's are divided into three tiers: Core, Heritage and Premium, where the difference lies primarily in the blade's construction and craftsmanship complexity.

Ghost Blades Tier System

🥉 CORE - Authentic. Traditional. Properly built.

Core is the foundation of Ghost Blades. Crafted from high carbon steel with, or without, traditional clay tempering and fully demountable construction, these swords offer a classic katana experience with a focus on function and proper construction.

**Core offers no customization options.**

✔ Mono steel

✔ With or without traditional hamon

✔ Full tang

✔ Clean and correct construction

Core is for those who want a katana without technical complexity but with real quality.

🥈HERITAGE - Refined aesthetics. More detail. More presence.

Heritage builds on Core with better finishes, clearer hamon and more elaborate details in assembly.

**Heritage offers limited customization options.**

✔ Mono steel or industrial folded steel

✔ Clearer hamon

✔ Better polish

✔ Improved fit

✔ Customization options

Heritage is for those who want more visual strength and a sense of craftsmanship without going up to technically advanced blade construction.

🥇 PREMIUM - Technical complexity. Craftsmanship at the highest level.

Premium represents advanced blade designs and more time-consuming forging and hardening processes. Here you will find models with, for example, hand-forged folded steel, sanmai or complex tempering such as hitatsura hamon.

**Premium offers exclusive customization options.**

✔ Advanced blade design

✔ Extended hand polishing

✔ Stricter quality control

✔ Access to exclusive upgrades

Premium is for collectors, enthusiasts and practitioners who seek more technical complexity and a higher level of craftsmanship.

Unique Serial Number

Each custom-made Heritage and Premium katana is assigned a unique serial number. This number allows the sword to be traced within Ghost Blades production and serves as a mark of authenticity, reinforcing its collectible value.

Dive Deeper into the Steel

Want to understand the difference between monosteel, folded steel, clay hardening, and sanmai? Read our Steel Guide for a technical breakdown of how construction affects a blade’s performance and structure.

👉 Read the Ghost Blades Steel Guide

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