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    2009 Custom Tanto

    The 2009 Custom Tanto" is actually the second time Bark River made a Limited Edition Tanto.

    The First one was in 2004 and that knife was an American Style Chisel Point version. This one is the Actual Traditional Japanese Style Tanto and Closer to the Actual Length of a 16th Century Tanto.

    By the 1500s the Tanto because more important to the Samurai Class because the Wearing of the Long Sword (Katana) had been Banned in Public.

    The knife went from a last Ditch Weapon to almost a Symbol of Status or Office in Public and in Royal Court.

    The Bark River Knves Modern Version is closer to a Shirasaya mounting and has a Bolster instead of a Tsuba or Guard.

    Each "Custom Tanto" is supplied with a Custom Leather Sheath made by Sharpshooter Sheath Systems.

    The Custom Tanto has all of the very fast handling characteristics of the original vintage knives.

    The Balance Point of the knife is about an inch in front of the bolster for a pretty neutral feel.

    This Tanto is Just like all real Japanese Tantos in Blade Shape. The Blade has the same subtle Curve that is meant for Executing Quick Draw Cuts.

    Specs:

    You can find all of the knives pictured as originally unveiled on the Bark River Forum.

    This was a custom run of knives.

    You can shop for the Tanto knife at www.KnivesShipFree.com

    Bark River Tanto
    Bark River Knife and Tool: Tanto
    Bark River Knives Tanto