From the samurai's tantō to the modern angular tip
In Japan, the tantō was a short blade worn by samurai alongside their longer swords, and fine old examples are still prized by collectors. Most historical tantō had a gently curving point, not the sharp angle the name suggests today.
The squared, chisel-like tip now sold as a tanto is a Western reinterpretation that became popular in the 1980s, when designers wanted a stronger point for tough piercing work. This folder pairs that modern geometry with an ancient technique: hand-forged Pakistani Damascus, layered and etched, across a 10.5 cm blade, set into a 14 cm black horn handle with a polished brass bolster.
