How to make a tanto knife with your own hands at home

The national cultural heritage of Japan is the tanto knife. Its history goes back tens of hundreds of years. During World War II, the Americans simplified the appearance and meaning of the blade. Cutting off the initially rounded nose at 45 degrees. Let's try to talk about a true tanto knife, its drawings and dimensions.

Homemade tanto knife.

Types of tanto knife and their parameters

Today, most people know this product as an American creation.
We need to tell the truth about the knife. During World War II, American fighters liked Japanese national blades. And they created mass production of steel knives. After erasing the historical value of the samurai blade.

In Japan, it is illegal to carry as many knives as the XO. These blades are used by famous Japanese yakuza and ninja. According to Japanese laws, about 300 craftsmen are engaged in the manufacture of real knives. Each blade is branded and has national value.

The history of the knife is extensive and has many antecedents from the past. There are several types:

1. One of the oldest tanto style knives, the aptly named tanto-ken. Possesses a double-edged dagger blade. This is a ritual product; the first knives appeared in the 7th century. Gave as a gift.
2. The variety worn by the master's servants. After the battle they went to cut trophies from the corpses of the soldiers. The servants' terrible "working tool" was called kubikiri. Having lost their advantage, they solved a narrow range of problems. This type of knife was also used for household needs. It was the size of a sword.
3. A true military weapon used to pierce armor is called a yari tanto. Expensive inlaid blade, made with a hollow intestine. It had to be carried on a stick and used like a spear.
4. Another representative of the military designation is hasiwari. Its dimensions reached 30-40 cm. A special feature of this product was the hook on the handle. His goal is to capture the enemy's weapons. The Japanese took advantage of this well.
5. The knife for finishing off the enemy had a shortened length and was called aikuti. Killing a deceitful enemy with a sword was a violation of the warrior's code of honor. A small knife served this purpose.
6. A type of hidden weapon used by: women, monks, ninjas, retired soldiers and even spies. It was called a fan. A small, high-quality steel blade helped all segments of the population in need of protection.
7. A unique weapon of an unusual type is the tanto saw. Experts believe that it belongs to the shadow warriors: ninjas.
8. An interesting option for the 16th and 17th centuries is a large cannon. Its quality was low, but it was considered a weapon of high-ranking people. Once unsheathed, the XO turned into a single-shot pistol.

Products made by Americans are now purchased by Japanese authorities and destroyed because they have nothing to do with national traditions. They sacredly honor their history.

Tanto knives of various types.

Varieties of samurai knife

In addition to the classic samurai knife, you can also find its varieties:

• Tanto fan . Distinguished by a sheath disguised as a fan, it was used for concealed carry by spies, monks, retired military men and women.
• Tanto pistols . Outwardly, they are practically no different from standard edged weapons, but outside the sheath they are a single-shot pistol. Used for self-defense. True samurai openly despise this type of tanto.
• Yari-tanto . The blade of the knife is a mini-spear. This type of weapon was intended for piercing armor; the handle can be hollow and richly inlaid. In battle it was necessary as a weapon for the second (“non-working”) hand.
• Hashiwari . On the blade, almost flush with the guard, there is a hook that can be used to grab a sword/knife from an enemy during a fight and pierce his helmet.
• Tanto saw . On one of the edges of the blade (on the concave side) the knife has teeth. This type of weapon is rare; ninjas used it to penetrate buildings/premises - for example, by cutting a hole in a wall.
• Tanto yoroi-doshi . It is distinguished by a triangular and thick blade, compared to a classic short sword, and is excellent for close combat. Capable of penetrating even enemy metal armor.

• Aykuti . It is interesting that this type of tanto was never considered a sword, and therefore was used to finish off the enemy: according to the “code” of the Japanese warrior, this cannot be done with swords. On weapons of this type there is no guard at all, and there is no braid on the handle.
• Kubikiri . The literal translation from Japanese is “head cutter” and is distinguished by a more curved blade shape. During the war, it was used to cut off the enemy’s heads (they were collected as trophies); in peacetime, it was also used to chop wood and take care of the garden.
• Tanto-ken . The blade imitates a dagger and has a double-sided sharpening. This type of bladed weapon was produced specifically for Buddhist ritual ceremonies.
• Kusungobu . Ritual knife from the tanto series for committing hara-kiri or seppuki (ritual suicide). It is distinguished by its small dimensions - maximum total length 297 mm.
• Kaiken . Also a type of classic Japanese combat knife, it was intended to be worn/used by women. Perfectly hidden in a sleeve or behind a belt, used for self-defense.
• Moroha-zukuri . It features a double-edged blade; the concave side of the blade is the cutting edge.

The appearance of tanto knives in Japan

The earliest knives appeared during the Heian period from 794 to 1185. These knives did not differ in skill. During the Kamakura period, better materials were used for this, and the knife itself became an invariable attribute of samurai weapons.

Besides the samurai, the yakuza's favorite weapon was the knife. Ninjas also loved to use it, since this knife was worn by different social groups of the population and did not arouse suspicion. Even the scabbard was so richly decorated. All tanto blades made using traditional technology are the cultural heritage of the country.

History of the small sword

The history of the Japanese tanto fell into different eras, the shoguns of which had opposing opinions about the effectiveness of this blade. During the confrontation between the Taira and Minamoto clans, the knife-sword began to be seen not just as an effective weapon, but also as a work of art. By the end of the Heian era, the warrior's weapons consisted of a naginata, a katana, a tanto and a bow.

It all started from Heian 794 to 1185, when this blade was made without decoration and served a purely practical role. During the Gempei era, the samurai began to flourish as a class on which the shoguns relied. The need for additional blades was very high, so the manufacture of tantos became a tradition. Along with the katana, gunsmiths also made a short sword for each samurai.

Blacksmiths made beautiful patterns and insignia on each blade. From 1185 to 1333, during the Kamakura era, the quality of steel improved, so the blades were much stronger compared to their older brothers. Kamakura became a city with a samurai government whose power extended throughout Japan.

More and more craftsmen appeared who performed skillful carvings, as the short sword became not just a necessary weapon, but also an object of samurai aesthetics. During the Moromachi era, from 1336 to 1573, the production of these weapons reached its peak.

Everything changed in the Shinto era, from 1603 to 1780, it became a time of new swords and armor; tanto swords were no longer included in the improved weapons. Its production was almost completely stopped, until better times.

They resumed production during the period of closure, from 1703 to 1853. Swords began to be produced in large quantities again, but the weapon itself and its style had already changed. Unlike all previously released blades, tans made at this time are distinguished by lower quality steel.

During the Meiji era, Japan returned to its former traditions. Active trade and cooperation with other countries began. Short swords came back into fashion, but in 1876 a decree was issued that prohibited wearing a blade on city streets. Due to the introduction of new types of weapons, the pistol replaced the tanto weapon.

As can be seen from the above information, the short knife-sword has undergone many ups and downs over the history of its existence, but has not disappeared without a trace, like other examples of Japanese weapons.

Etiquette rules for weapons training

Etiquette is the rules adopted in society to regulate relationships and prevent conflict situations. One of the main consequences of maintaining etiquette in martial arts is the development of discipline and self-control. Control over emotions undoubtedly helps to find a compromise in a conflict situation, and discipline creates favorable conditions for self-development and helps to avoid injuries during training.

The main rule of Aikido is to show consideration and respect to others without expectations.

In Aikido clubs, traditional rules of behavior are prescribed and strictly observed. When all club members follow these rules, safe exercise for body, spirit and mind is guaranteed. A separate paragraph outlines the rules of conduct for armed students:

1. you must respect weapons, both yours and others. It is prohibited to touch someone else's weapon, or to injure someone (or their weapon) with your weapon.
2. The weapon must not be thrown, placed (even in a corner), slapped or hit on the mat, or rested in a standing or sitting position.
3. Weapons must always be placed behind the tatami.
4. At the beginning and end of training, the weapon is placed directly in front of you. The bokken is placed on the jo, the “blade” facing towards the jo, the handle to the left.
5. When training during seiza, the weapon is always positioned to the left and left of the jo, the "blade" facing outward, the grip is forward, the tips of the weapon are level with the left knee (not protruding).
6. When standing with Joe, they hold him upright in the center of their right hand. In this case, the lower end of the jo is directed forward.
7. While standing with the bokken, they hold it in an upright position by the handle in their left hand. The direction of the sword is down, back. In this case, the sword is held in such a way that the “blade” of the bokken is facing upward.
8. The partner does not change throughout the training with the weapon.
9. If you break your partner's weapon, then you need to buy him a similar new weapon.

Tanto: the shortest samurai sword

Tanto is a type of Japanese short-barreled weapon, which, along with the katana and wakizashi, was part of the standard set of samurai weapons. According to the European classification, a tanto (judging by its size) is a typical dagger, but the Japanese themselves consider it a real sword. The phrase "tan to" is translated from Japanese as "short sword".

In literature, this is often called a dagger or a samurai combat knife. Although the name "dagger" is not very suitable for this weapon. This is what folk authors often call it, forgetting that a distinctive feature of daggers is double-sided sharpening. Many - such as katana and wakizashi - have a sharp edge on only one side. It differs from its larger counterparts only in size.

In modern Japan, much made using ancient technologies (as well as some other types of edged weapons) is considered the cultural heritage of the nation. To start making such weapons, you need to study for a long time, and then get a special license. Since the end of the war, approximately 600 such permits have been issued in Japan. Tantos, which were mass-produced industrially during World War II for the needs of the army, are not classified as national treasures and are subject to destruction.

It should be noted that the Japanese themselves do not perceive it as strongly as a regular knife. Everything that was included in the warrior’s weapon set was never used for economic purposes. Only a knife that is used in everyday life is called hamono in Japan.

At the same time, today this word has a different meaning - it is also the name of the shape of the blade with a characteristic sharp break in the cutting edge towards the tip, very often used by manufacturers of combat and tactical knives. Since the general public has almost no idea what a sword is, almost anything can be hidden under this name. The so-called American knife is simply a knife (it comes in different sizes and shapes) made in the style of a Japanese sword. Sometimes this is also called folding knives. Such weapons are very popular today in the USA, Europe and Russia, and only very lazy manufacturers do not produce so many “knives.”

Second birth

It is likely that the tanto would have remained one of the types of traditional Japanese weapons, known only to specialists and lovers of oriental exoticism, if the West had not been swept by the fashion for large and brutal knives in the last quarter of the last century

Moreover, the general public very quickly became tired of traditionally shaped blades, and manufacturers turned their attention to the East. In addition, it was during this period that a real boom in oriental martial arts began in the USA and Europe. For the first time, the American tanto drew attention to the Japanese one, which produced a series of knives called Specwar

The market received the new product with a bang, and since then the name “tanto” has meant not the traditional edged weapon of the samurai, but the name of knives more or less stylized as Japanese blades

For the first time, the American tanto drew attention to the Japanese one, which produced a series of knives called Specwar. The market received the new product with a bang, and since then the name “tanto” has meant not the traditional edged weapon of the samurai, but the name of knives more or less stylized as Japanese blades. Currently, tanto-style knives are produced by almost all well-known companies producing edged weapons.

Modern "tanto" more or less resemble the original, but, of course, have nothing to do with ancient Japanese weapons. It should be noted that among these knives you can find very worthy specimens, interesting in design and of high quality.

Currently, tanto-style knives are produced by almost all well-known companies producing edged weapons. Modern "tanto" more or less resemble the original, but, of course, have nothing to do with ancient Japanese weapons. It should be noted that among these knives you can find very worthy specimens, interesting in design and of high quality.

However, it should be noted that there are certain “excesses” that manufacturers make in pursuit of the spectacular appearance of their products. Tanto knives are often made with a straight bevel on the spine, which reduces its penetrating ability. Another departure from the original is the straight shape of the blade, which can be especially often seen on the so-called American tanto. This design may make the knife more brutal, but it significantly worsens its cutting properties. Real Japanese tantos always had a curved blade, which is why they cut well.

We should not forget that the shape and size of any bladed weapon is the quintessence of the centuries-old experience of gunsmiths and warriors, so before changing anything you need to think ten times

Well, consumers should not be fooled by the fancy shapes of knives, but first of all pay attention to their functionality

Japanese Samurai Set

The Japanese tanto knife (or short tanto sword) is part of a set of three samurai swords:

1. Daito (long sword);
2. Seto (wakizashi or medium sword);
3. Tanto (short sword or knife).

Since the longsword could only be carried by members of the samurai class, they were wakizashi, so much so that they were the main weapon of merchants and artisans who used them for self-defense.

Although the tanto is simply an elegant traditional knife to the US, the Japanese never thought of it that way. A real tanto is a bladed weapon, and it was also forbidden to use it for economic purposes. By the way, wearing a tanto in Japan is prohibited by law and is punishable by a large fine. For the Japanese who really want to carry a tanto-like knife, American companies have come up with folding models with tanto-like blades. Their size does not qualify as a bladed weapon in Japan.

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Foreign variations of tanto

Outside Japan, knives called “tanto” are widely known. These are knives made in the style of a samurai short sword. Since little is known about what there are many outside of Japan, manufacturers call almost everything by this word. In particular, for example, in the USA there is an established stereotype: an Americanized “tanto” with a blade shape with a sharp break in the cut line to the tip, a kind of separate mini-trigger at the point that forms a rib with the main trigger, which does not meet the standards. In addition, they also make “tanto” with a one-sided trigger, which is practiced in Japan for some kitchen knives: yanagiba, deba, nata (Japanese version of a machete) and never for hunting knives and especially tanto.

Weapons for Aikido

Are weapons used in Aikido ?

Of course yes! And this section “ Weapons for Aikido ” is intended, first of all, for those aikidokas who have the desire to independently make training weapons for Aikido .

I offer you drawings for making a Japanese sword (wooden) - boken (if desired - suburi boken ), as well as tanto ( Japanese knife ) and jo (stick).

It would be a good idea to familiarize yourself with the materials to choose and the properties of wood for making training weapons for Aikido .

I hope this material will help you in making boken , jo and tanto with your own hands.

Tanto blades in Japanese culture

Tanto blades are historically not a knife, but a sword, so they were most often carried in a sheath:

• for soldiers - behind the belt on the right;
• for women - in the sleeve, fan or behind the obi belt.

Until the 14th century, samurai armed themselves with a pair of swords - daisho (“big-small”):

• Daito (“great sword is the same”) - the main one, more than 66 cm.
• Shoto (“sword”) - increase, 33-66 cm.

Sometimes a Japanese sword was used instead of a set.

In the 14th century, samurai weapons changed:

• instead of daito-tachi then there is a katana;
• instead of shoto - wakizashi, sometimes a lot.

Over time, so much has been included in the military set continuously, the third element. It was considered simply a military weapon and was therefore used as such:

• finish off the enemy;
• for close combat;
• cut off heads;
• suicide (warriors-men, women, children);
• for self-defense (merchants, artisans, monks and other travelers).

Now much is cultural heritage.

Only permitted use:

• wedding ceremony of the royal family;
• oriental martial arts.

Types of tanto

In addition to the tanto itself, the short sword had dozens of varieties at different times:

Rarer executions of tanto (as well as wakizashi, katanas and naginata) are presented in the figure below.

Photo of tanto. Different geometries of Japanese blades

American tanto: differences

The American knife was the first widely advertised and more common knife than its Japanese "ancestor".

Differences between American-made weapons:

• the tip of the blade is strongly bent upward, which makes the knife look like an ordinary kitchen utensil;
• the blade has a stiffening rib and the bevel is made straight at an angle of 45 degrees;
• sharpening can be one-sided, but double-sided is more often used;
• blade length varies from 100 to 300 mm;
• the total length of the knife can be 220 mm, but does not exceed 500 mm;
• a variety of steels can be used in production, including Damascus;
• the fence may be completely absent or have a flat shape;
• the handle is not removable.

So American
From the point of view of Japanese samurai masters, many Americans are a real mockery of the cultural heritage of their country. But the aggressive marketing cleverly advertised by the first manufacturer of such weapons, Lin Thompson, did its job: the Americans believed that such a knife was the sharpest and had an almost eternal service life.

Knife Recon Tanto sk 5

Cold Steel company knows how to please its customers. Recently, the Recon Tanto SK 5 model entered the market. The manufacturer indicates the steel grade in the name; SK-5 is made in Japan. And to reduce the cost and time for transporting metal to Taiwan, it was decided to make knives in Japan.

The amazing story of Tanto brought him back to his historical roots, but with an American twist. The advantage of the Cold Steel Recon Tanto SK-5 knife is certainly its cost, in terms of rubles – 4000-4500. Now there is an opportunity to purchase a full-fledged product for reasonable money.

Blade

The main difference from the CPM 3V steel model is the slopes. The blade previously had straight bevels, but in the new modification it has slightly concave bevels. This reduction results in a finer cut. The heel of the blade is almost completely removed, which increases the cutting edge by a couple of centimeters.

Take a closer look - the visual difference is small.

Carbon tool steel SK-5 is produced in Japan. It contains: nickel – 0.2%, chromium – 0.2%, carbon – 0.8%, silicon – 0.15%, manganese – 0.40% and phosphorus – 0.03%. High wear resistance, strength and excellent hardness are the main characteristics of the blade.

The SK-5 instrumental is designed for high loads and shocks. The cutting edge resists chipping well. The only drawback of steel is its corrosion instability. The blade has a special coating. And with the right care, nothing will happen to it.

Handle and scabbard

The handle has virtually no visible differences from its predecessor. The same developed guard made of Kray-Ex material. The rectangular cross-section of the handle and artificial rubber allow you to hold the cutter under any conditions. Water or fat is not an obstacle to grip at all. Moisture resistance is excellent, there is a hole for a lanyard.

The molded plastic nylon case has good flexibility. The suspension can be adjusted according to the height of attachment to the belt or can be completely unfastened. The blade sits securely in the sheath. They are easily attached to the unloading in any position. There are no differences from the sheath included with the Cold Steel Recon Tanto 13RTK.

Dimensions and specifications

The SK 5 steel used is not much inferior to the 13RTK grade. Knife users are often frightened by such price differences between products. There is no need to be afraid, the product is reliable. Lynn Thompson will not risk her hard-earned reputation. Knife characteristics:

• total length – 29.8 cm;
• blade length – 17.8 cm;
• butt – 0.5 cm;
• steel – carbon SK 5;
• blade hardness – 59-60 HRC;
• the blade is treated with anti-corrosion coating Tuff-Ex Finish;
• handle material – Kray-Ex;
• sheath material – Secure-Ex plastic;
• knife weight – 256 grams.

One difference is clear from the list - the steel grade. And a few changes to the cutting edge of the blade. There is no reason to doubt the strength and reliability of the Cold Steel Recon Tanto SK-5 knife.

Technical characteristics of a Japanese tanto knife: blade, blade, shape, dimensions

The Japanese tanto knife has individual sizes and shapes, has a distinctive blade, and the entire blade is easily recognizable.

Modern examples of that same Japanese knife have worse characteristics. For example, they make a straight bevel of the butt at 45 degrees, which reduces the penetrating properties of the weapon; the blade is made absolutely straight, without a narrow nose, which impairs cutting ability. At the same time, the strength of the short sword blade remains at a high level, so you can always stick it into something hard.

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The national cultural heritage of Japan is the tanto knife. Its history goes back tens of hundreds of years. During World War II, the Americans simplified the appearance and meaning of the blade. Cutting off the initially rounded nose at 45 degrees. Let's try to talk about a true tanto knife, its drawings and dimensions.

Homemade tanto knife.

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The medieval Japanese warrior was armed with three different swords (katana, wakizashi and tanto), which differed from each other only in size. In its design, the classic tanto is no different from its longer counterparts. It was usually worn behind the belt on the right side.

As mentioned above, so many were never used for economic purposes; they were real military weapons. It was usually used to finish off a defeated enemy and cut off heads. However, this particular knife was used to commit traditional Japanese suicide - hara-kiri. And it was used for this not only by male warriors, but also by women, and sometimes by children. A textbook example of this is the story of the siege of Fushimi Castle in Japan, in which the owner's entire family (including children) committed suicide to avoid falling into enemy hands. Later, this incident became an example of true devotion and honor for the samurai.

In different historical periods, there were varieties of tanto, which were intended to perform certain functions. For example, the three-sided tanto yroidoshi was intended to pierce enemy armor, and the hasiwari had a blade with a special hook that could intercept or even break an enemy sword.

Moreover, unlike the katana, tanto could be worn not only by samurai. It was used by artisans, traders, monks and other categories of citizens who often had to travel.

Currently, this weapon is used during the ceremonial wedding ceremony of members of the imperial family.

There are so many things used in different martial arts schools today. Of course, for training or practice fights they use blunt weapons or, in general, wooden or plastic dummies of them.

The weapon of the Japanese emperors - the tanto knife: a description of how to make a wooden version

The tanto knife is a traditional edged weapon in Japan, intended for self-defense, close combat, cutting off the enemy’s head, and finishing off the enemy. The length of the blade should not exceed 303 mm, the handle must be removable and attached to the blade using a bamboo pin. The blade is made of sponge steel.

Modern tanto knives are used only in the imperial family and to replenish the collections of people who are passionate about edged weapons. There is a more popular option - the American tanto, which has worse quality characteristics.

The special significance of tanto for Japanese culture

For Japan, this is one of the elements of culture, a great heritage. The manufacture of this blade is permitted only after obtaining a master's license. Currently, just over three hundred craftsmen have received such a license in Japan. Certificates are attached to each blade from time to time. All samurai knives, both modern and antique, are licensed.

According to state law, tantos produced in large quantities from standard steel during World War II are not permitted. These products are recyclable and have no cultural value.

There are just as many stylized knives around the world today. This term refers to almost all cutting tools made in the Japanese style, including products with a one-sided bevel (“sharpening a chisel”). Such sharpening is unacceptable for a very long time. It is used only in the manufacture of certain types of kitchen knives.

The shorter blade of the samurai sword is sharpened on one side, but there are also options with sharpening on both sides. The length of the blade starts from 25 cm and does not exceed 40 cm. Cutting a wooden knife that imitates a samurai combat dagger is not difficult. Also on sale are plastic dummies that are used to practice aikido, karate, judo and other martial arts in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Numerous variations in the execution of the guard, accessories and style led to the emergence of subtypes of tanto (unokubi, kanmuri-otoshi, shinogi, sebu, aikuti, etc.). Each martial arts school used its own variety.

Traditionally, tanto blades are forged in the hirazukuri style. These are flat products without stiffeners. If a rib was present, which is more typical for a katana, it determined the shape of the side wall of the blade. Sometimes there are special products: double-edged.

If you want to try to do a lot of things yourself, keep in mind that the blade is forged from sponge iron (tamahagane). The design includes a hardener line, a removable handle secured with a pin (traditionally made from Manuka bamboo), and a removable round tsuba guard.

For aikido, karate and judo, a wooden dummy is used, which is easy to cut. Sometimes metal products are used, but with a dull blade. Wooden samples consist of southern wood species (dogwood, white acacia), endowed with special properties. Its processing takes place over a period of two years and goes through several stages of drying.

The craftsmen use a very complex and multi-level technology, select the material very carefully and do everything only by hand. As a result, the training weapon lasts a long time and does not lose its properties and appearance!

Wooden tanto

In this article you will learn how to make a Wooden Tanto (Japanese: 短刀 literal translation - “short sword” - samurai dagger) . A wooden tanto is mainly used for trainers in various martial arts, and can also become a gift (decorated, for example, with carvings) or an interior element.

Reference: Tanto has a one-sided, sometimes double-sided blade with a length of 25 to 40 cm. If the length of the blade is longer, then it is already a short wakizashi sword.

The tanto is made of sponge iron (tamahanane) and has a characteristic hamon, a removable handle attached to the shank with a bamboo menuka pin and a removable round guard - tsuba.

Tantos are usually forged in the hira-zukuri style, that is, flat, without a stiffener, although there are also specimens with a stiffener - moroha-zukuri, double. Some tantos, which had a thick triangular blade, were called eroidoshi and were designed to pierce armor in close combat.

Materials and tools:

1. oak block measuring 260x35x16cm;
2. knife (wood chisel), hacksaw;
3. file, sandpaper (various from coarse to fine);
4. pencil, marker;
5. stain and linseed oil.

Step 1

To make a tanto, let's take an oak block and a sketch of the future tanto.

The tanto will be 26cm long, the handle will be 10cm. In order to maintain correct proportions during manufacturing, you should adhere to the sketch.

Let's transfer the sketch to the block. To display the characteristic curve of the tanto, we divide the length of the bar in half. In the center, measure 1/7 of the width from the edge (in this case 5mm) and connect this point to the corners.

We measure 10 cm along this line - this will be the length of the handle.

The rest of the part (the future blade) is divided crosswise in half and the intersection point is connected to the beginning of the handle, thus creating the main curve of the tanto.

On the handle, at a distance of 1/4 from the edges, mark a rounding line. The blade is divided in half along the lines of the beginning of the descent. The upper part is divided in half - this will be the descent of the false blade.

Step 2

Let's start processing the block - following the sketch, we will remove all that is unnecessary. Along the line dividing the block into handle and blade, we will make cuts on both sides to the thickness of the blade - this will protect the handle from chipping when removing wood with a knife. Now remove the main layer of wood with a knife.

Step 3

We will carry out rough processing with a file and final sandpaper from coarse to fine so that the surface becomes smooth.

Step 4

To give it a more beautiful look, apply a pattern to the handle or, as is customary on a tanto, make a wrap around the handle. We apply the pattern to the handle with a pencil (marker) and slightly deepen (cut) the pattern along the pattern.

Tanto knife drawings

This section is for lovers of DIY knives. They will find life-size drawings of such popular models useful.

It is advisable for novice cutlers and knife lovers to know the details of these products. Using these parameters it will be easier to determine the authenticity of the blade.

1. Mat tanto. The total length of the blade is 33.7 cm, and the stiffening ribs are more characteristic of a samurai katana. Lightweight with a significant length, “accustomed” to fighting with hands. It's called XO - a samurai dagger, truly adapted for combat.

2. Tanto-domineering up. The knife is intended more for tourism, hunting or travel. It has a pointed handle and impressive dimensions. This Japanese dagger knife is considered a military product, with a one-sided sharpening. But due to the awkward handle, it is inconvenient to hold in battle.

3. So big. As the name suggests, its size is significant. From the category of tactical blades, but most often used for hunting, tourism or cooking.

4. Scout out a lot of melee weapons. The same pseudo tanto with a blunt end at an angle of 45 degrees. In the Russian Federation it is not classified as cold. Widely used among extreme athletes, military personnel and hunters. The weight of the product is considerable, and the sharpness of the blade is surprising.

There are many knives of these different shapes on the market. But all of them cannot be perceived as originals made by real Japanese cutlers. This blade is really hard to get.

Sikorsky

• Sikorsky, Alexander Sergeevich (born 1995) - Russian football player, goalkeeper.
• Sikorsky, Vadim Vitalievich (1922-2012) - Russian Soviet poet and prose writer, translator, son of Tatyana Sikorskaya.
• Sikorsky, Vilen Vladimirovich (born 1932) - Russian orientalist-Indonesian, philologist, translator.
• Sikorski, Wladyslaw (1881-1943) - Polish military and political figure, general, head of the government of Poland in exile.
• Sikorsky, Vsevolod Mikhailovich (1923-1981) - Belarusian historian and public figure.
• Sikorsky, Daniel (born 1987) - Austrian football player.
• Sikorsky, Ivan Alekseevich (1842-1919) - Russian psychiatrist, professor at Kyiv University.
• Sikorsky, Igor
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• Sikorsky, Igor Alexandrovich (born 1988) - Ukrainian football player.
• Sikorsky, Igor Antonovich (1934-2015) - Honored Worker of Agriculture of the RSFSR.
• Sikorsky, Igor Ivanovich (1889-1972) - famous Russian and American aircraft designer, one of the pioneers of aircraft construction, son of psychiatrist Ivan Alekseevich Sikorsky.

• Sikorski, Kazimierz (1895-1986) - Polish composer and music teacher.
• Sikorsky, Mikhail Ivanovich (1923-2011) - General Director of the National Historical and Ethnographic Reserve "Pereyaslav", Hero of Ukraine.
• Sikorsky, Nikolai
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• Sikorsky, Nikolai Anufrievich (1920-1990) - Hero of the Soviet Union.
• Sikorsky, Nikolai Mikhailovich (1921-1997) - Russian bibliologist, publishing figure, Doctor of Philology, professor.

• Polycarp (Sikorsky) ( Sikorsky, Peter Dmitrievich
  , 1875-1953) - metropolitan, temporary administrator of the Orthodox Autocephalous Church in the liberated lands of Ukraine (1941-1944).
• Sikorski, Radoslaw (born 1963) - Polish politician.
• Sikorsky, Sergei Ivanovich (1907-1960) - Soviet party and military leader. Hero of the Soviet Union.
• Sikorsky, Stepan Kharitonovich (1918-1943) - Hero of the Soviet Union.
• Sikorski, Tomasz (1939-1988) - Polish pianist and composer.
• Sikorski, Franciszek (1889-1940) - brigadier general of the Polish Army.
• Sikorsky, Shimel-Leiba Vulfovich (1884-1927) - member of the Combat Organization of the Social Revolutionaries, one of the participants in the assassination of the Minister of Internal Affairs V.K. Plehve.

Basic operations for making knives

Before you start making the blade and handle according to the drawing, you should prepare all the necessary materials.

The blade is made of tool steels, for example, R6M5 steel, which has good hardness. A blade made from such steel will not sharpen for a long time. You can also use carbon steel or non-corroded automotive spring material.

Knife making process

The handle is often made of wood, which dries little and has sufficient strength. Suitable for this:

If the handle tilts, then small diameter rivets will be required. They can be made from brass rod.

Tools you will need:

• drills and countersinks;
• sandpaper for roughness and scratches;
• electric drill;
• vice;
• file;
• hammer.

The technological process of making a hunting knife with your own hands consists of several stages.

1. it is necessary to transfer the drawing with all dimensions to a metal plate.
2. Cut the part along the contour, sand the excess and drill holes for the rivets.
3. Make the cutting edge of the blade. Fix the future knife in a vice and grind the metal with a file at a certain angle. Repeat the process for the reverse side if necessary. After filing, finish the process with sandpaper.
4. Temper the blade in the oven or on the stove for 15 minutes. To do this, place a piece of metal near coals or other heat sources. As soon as the metal turns red, the piece needs to be pulled out for a few seconds. Heating must be controlled using a regular magnet. The heated metal stops reaching the magnet. In this case, heating must be stopped.
5. Place the hot piece into the oil, cutting end down. The immersion does not have to be done completely, but only 2/3. Stay in this position for about a minute, then slowly sink into the oil.
6. Temper in oven at 400°C for 45 minutes.
7. Treat with sandpaper or another method.
8. Make a wooden handle according to the sketch, drill holes for rivets.
9. Soak the handle with special solutions to increase strength.
10. Collect all the parts.
11. Polish the handle.

At this point the manufacturing process is completed, and we have a beautiful and reliable homemade knife.

Manufacturing history

In the USA there was just a massive craze for Japanese martial arts, and knife makers took advantage of this.

The proposed drawings of knives with dimensions show that each product is individual, it is unique, and good “in its own way.”

We decide on the shape of the product. The knife manufacturing technology is the same for any of the selected options.

This?

Or this one?

Or more?

Selection of material:

• steel, R6M5 (tool steel) has sufficient hardness and holds an edge well. You can use 65G (carbon steel) or a piece of spring steel (a clean plate without corrosion is a must; you should discard a used car spring). Select the plate in such a way that after roughing the intended contour of the finished product is preserved
• We recommend using wood (oak, walnut, pear, birch, beech, mahogany and other species) to make the handle
• rivets with a diameter of four or six millimeters
• brass or bronze plate three or four millimeters thick

Tools, accessories:

• set of drills
• set of files (flat, round)
• sandpaper (number one hundred twenty and two hundred forty)
• sandpaper and electric drill
• clamp
• workbench and vice

If there is no workbench, then you can make it yourself; the design of one of the simple options is described in the article.

Manufacturing technology.

1. We transfer the drawing of the knife from paper to a metal plate, strictly maintaining all dimensions.
2. We grind the workpiece along the selected contour. We make holes for rivets.
3. We draw out the slopes of the cutting edge of the blade. We fix the resulting workpiece to the workbench (you can use screws in the holes for the rivets). Using a flat file or emery, we grind the metal at the desired angle (each side) to the center of the workpiece (the future edge of the blade). After finishing the rough processing, we proceed to finishing processing using sandpaper.
4. Hardening. We make a fire in the yard. When a good heat has formed, place the knife blank in the coals of the fire. The heating process lasts about fifteen minutes. Every two or three minutes we take out the workpiece for a few seconds. The steel should heat up to a cherry red color. Check the readiness of heating using a magnet. If the steel is no longer attracted to the magnet, heating must be stopped. We lower the slowly heated workpiece into the oil (cutting edge down) by two-thirds of the width of the blade and hold for about a minute, the oil should go out. Then we completely immerse the rest. If the smoke stops coming out, remove the workpiece. You need to do this without rushing.
5. We bake in a preheated oven. The heating temperature is four hundred degrees. We stand for forty-five minutes.
6. Finishing. We grind and polish the blade. We cut out an oval from a brass plate and make a hole for the shank of the blade. We make a handle from the selected type of wood, in which we drill holes for rivets. We collect all the details. Once assembled, we grind and polish the handle.

The product is ready. Using manufacturing technology, we will make a beautiful and high-quality knife with our own hands.

Drawings of knives with other sizes can be found in the article

Training weapons for children

The teacher will determine the child’s readiness to work with weapons. As a rule, this is school age. At the initial stage, the child will need a baby bokken or wakizashi (for children 4-6 years old). After 12-14 years of age, it is recommended to purchase an adult training sword, fishing rod (ze, jo), tanto and a portable bag for equipment.

How to choose

1. The choice of weapon will depend on the needs of the teacher and the financial situation of the parents.
2. The student must like the weapon. When purchasing, you need to hold the sword in your hands, touch it, and find harmony with it.
3. High-quality training weapons do not have cracks or chips.

Nuances of knife design from Japan

As with tools from any other manufacturer, even the “Japanese” one has a handle and a blade: two main components. Some models should have double-sided sharpening, others - one-sided.

They consist of several layers. The core is considered the most difficult. Made from high carbon steel. On the sides, softer metal alloys are used as coating.

This process is called lamination. Additional metal layers protect the steel from corrosion, increase its strength, hardness and wear resistance. Durability largely depends on the owner, but don't be afraid that it will deteriorate quickly. These are high-quality devices designed for long-term use.

Another feature is the number of covers. A double-edged blade has two of them, that is, on each side, while a single-edged blade has one, located on the sharp side. That is, under the chef's arm.

The blade can be a full-fledged continuation; it fits into the handle.

Expected future and forecasts

Due to the constant movement of our galaxy and its neighboring bodies, collisions are inevitable, but their exact dates and consequences cannot be predicted: the speed of extragalactic objects is still unknown.

In 4 billion years, the Milky Way may absorb the Small and Large Magellanic Clouds, their satellite galaxies, and in 5 billion years it will be joined by the Andromeda Nebula. There is another option for the development of events - two galactic giants will slightly collide with each other tangentially in 4.5 billion years.

Sagittarius A will continually increase in size, becoming 10 times its current size in 2 billion years. As a result of this, it will push the solar system into intergalactic space.

Step-by-step manufacturing instructions

After looking at the blade shape in our article or anywhere else, the image needs to be printed. The product model is the first thing done when making a knife. Then follow the instructions:

1. Cut out a template for a white knife from paper and glue it to a file from a cutter for quick cutting. This is a reliable option for cutting out the outline of the future blade. Having secured the workpiece in a vice, using an angle grinder and a cutting wheel, we cut out the shape of the product according to the sketch. Cut with a margin of 1-1.5 mm; when sanding, the excess will go away. We also monitor the color of the part; overheating must not be allowed. Notice the slightest change in color - stop. Allow the parts to cool.
2. The workpiece must be cleaned of chips on a grinding machine and the contour must be brought to an exact match with the sketch. We work slowly, monitoring the temperature of the product. Again, overheating is contraindicated.
3. Once you have a perfect match, wet the design with water and remove. It's time to make the bevels, a critical feature of the blade's future cutting capabilities. They must be marked with a strictly symmetrical marker. There is an article on our resource - “how to make a descent with a knife at home”, it will be useful to read. After cutting the knife, carefully lower the blade on the belt sander and slowly lower it.
4. It is better to sand the product by hand using sandpaper, starting with large grains and ending with the finest grains - 1500-2000 units. The blade will acquire a pleasant shine.
5. It's time to drill holes in the shank for the pins. 3, for secure fastening of the handle. We cut the brass rod into pieces 3 cm long, no longer needed. And we try them on in the drilled holes, these are future rivets.
6. After descending, it is necessary to remove the cutting edge and pre-sharpen the blade. Preparation for hardening is complete. Preheat the oven to 900-1000 ° C, the optimal temperature for the saw blade. It is advisable to check with a magnet whether the part will no longer be attracted. Remove the product with pliers and immerse it in a container of oil for 3 seconds. Hardening is complete, let the part cool in the air.
7. After the procedure is completed, the blade is discharged. It is produced in a conventional gas oven, at a temperature of about 200 ° C for a couple of hours. After tempering, the steel will become more malleable and acquire all the qualities of a worthy blade. It should be sanded again with fine sandpaper and water.
8. The handle will be produced from the invoice. To do this, the wooden block must be divided in half, and the part adjacent to the blade must be sanded with sandpaper for a perfect match. Then mark the blanks for the holes along the shank. Drill them.
9. Mix up some epoxy glue, coat the blanks and rod, attach everything together and insert the brass pins. Counteract them. Then clamp the entire structure with clamps and leave for a day until the glue dries completely.
10. The final step will be sanding the handle. Try making a pen based on the original model. If you want to do this for a specific hand, no one will interfere. Work the way you like. More information about the handle can be found in the material - “Methods of attaching a knife handle.”

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History of creation and purpose

According to the understanding of schools, katana, tanto and wakizashi are the same blade, only of different lengths. That is, its European name “knife” or “dagger” is incorrect. The tanto knife first appeared in the Heian era. During the Kamakura period, these short swords were further developed, their production was of the highest quality, and they had an artistic design. Subsequently, their popularity dropped so much that they stopped ordering them altogether. After the overthrow of the Tokugawa shogunate, the Meiji Emperors revived the ancient art of tanto making.

Traditionally, it was the Japanese knife that was used by samurai to finish off their enemies or ritual suicide. However, it could be worn by both doctors and merchants. They could only use them to protect their lives or property. It must be said that traditions prescribed a specific purpose for each weapon; each sword or knife could only perform certain actions.

Making a tanto with your own hands

For connoisseurs of cutlery and not only in this section we will tell you how to make a lot with your own hands. According to actual drawings and dimensions. The shape of the blade, dear readers, you can choose from the above options.

You will need the following materials and tools:

• carbon steel;
• Angle grinder, belt sander;
• vice, set of sandpaper;
• marker, pencil, paper, ruler, glue and scissors;
• grinder with a set of circles for different purposes;
• furnace or forge, blacksmith's tongs;
• motor oil in containers;
• drill with drills;
• magnet, clamps;
• wood impregnation oil;
• wooden block;
• brass rod;
• epoxy adhesive.

The kit includes some pretty professional tools. We will make the product, which is also not easy. Similar to carbon steel, we take the blade from a cutter for fast cutting. Suitable for stock thickness and steel quality.

Position of the Sun in the Milky Way Galaxy

How to make a butterfly knife drawing.
We make a butterfly knife with our own hands from scrap materials. drawings of knives from cs go Between the two main arms is the Orion arm, in which our system is located 27,000 light years from the center. There is no point in complaining about the remoteness, because a supermassive black hole (Sagittarius A*) lurks in the central part.

Structure of the Milky Way: side view

It takes our star, the Sun, 240 million years to orbit the galaxy (a cosmic year). This sounds incredible, because the last time the Sun was in this area, dinosaurs roamed the Earth. During its entire existence, the star made approximately 18-20 flybys. That is, it was born 18.4 space years ago, and the age of the galaxy is 61 space years.