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tantō
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Also known as tanto

sabre court japonais

Key facts

Weapon.image
Tanto Kunimitsu.jpg
Weapon.image_size
165
Weapon.caption
with signature () of Shintōgo Kunimitsu. Complete -style (mountings) and bare blade. Kamakura Period, 14th century. Important Cultural Property.
Weapon.type
Japanese sword
Weapon.is_bladed
yes
Weapon.production_date
Heian period (794–1185) to present
Weapon.part_length
approx.
Weapon.blade_type
Double or single edged, straight bladed or curved bladed

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Wikidata facts

Subclass of
dagger
Country of origin
Japan
Image
Tanto Kunimitsu.jpg
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Commons category
Tanto
name in kana
たんとう
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Article · Français

Le tantō (短刀) est un katana japonais légèrement courbe à un seul ou double tranchant dont la taille de la lame est inférieure à 30 cm (un shaku, unité de mesure des longueurs japonaises).

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