Traditional Tanto styled blade

[rustytheshark]

I have a hissatsu but im looking for a very traditional looking tanto fixed blade. I am not referring to the tanto style edge but I do mean a very traditional style tanto with a modern touch to it. Such as a Bugei Wave tanto but with a traditional tsuka.

here is an example:

http://www.tadgear.com/edged tools/custom knives/tanto_se.htm

 

[Bimmer1]

Bobby Branton has a great deal on one in the for sale section. The Cold Steel 88BT O-Tanto. Very nice for the money. Here's the thread-------

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=576260

You can do a google search for Cold Steel 88BT to see a pic. If you want a custom there are tons of makers here that make traditional styled tanto blades.

 

[Lycosa]

Consider a Leu Custom, Japanese traditional blade.

 

[outlaw918692000]

Burchtree bladeworks the only way to go! M. Burch rocks!

 

[PB Wilson]

Some of the Scandinavian blades look tanto-ish. Do a google search for "scandi knife" for some pics.

The blade in this link has a Japanese look to me:http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12415

 

[rustytheshark]

Some of the Scandinavian blades look tanto-ish. Do a google search for "scandi knife" for some pics.

The blade in this link has a Japanese look to me:http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12415

Yes, the blade does, but not the tsuka (handle) But thanks to everyone for the replies, there are some really nice knives out there

 

[Haze]

Kiku Matsada does some knives similar to the one in the TAD link. I think TAD may even have some of his knives.

He uses laminated vg-10 for most of his small knives. Id say they defo have a modern yet traditional thing going on.

 

[Chris Pierce]

Have you looked at the paul chen tactical tanto? Blued Blade, ray skin handle wrap.
Check it out: http://www.collectibleswordsusa.com/Hanwei-Tactical-Tanto-KH2092-p-16868.html