Knife Country, USA

The tanto point blade is inspired by traditional Japanese swordsmithing, recognized for its strong angular tip and reinforced point. This blade design excels in piercing strength and durability, making it a popular choice for tactical, military, and self-defense applications. The tanto’s flat grind and abrupt transition between edge and tip also give it excellent strength for prying and puncturing tasks.

At Knife Country USA, our selection of tanto folding knives combines combat-ready strength with everyday functionality. From tactical automatics to stylish Damascus builds, you’ll find tanto point folders that balance toughness with cutting performance.

Featured Products

• Cold Steel Oyabun — rugged tactical tanto with Cold Steel’s reputation for strength and durability.

• Gerber Auto Propel — automatic plunge-lock tanto built for speed, power, and reliability.

• Kershaw Tactical Tanto — linerlock design with anodized aluminum handles, combining strength with modern style.

• Winchester Parfive — part-serrated tanto blade with black handles, ideal for utility and tactical cutting tasks.

• Bear & Son Butterfly Damascus — unique butterfly-style folder with a Damascus tanto blade for collectors and enthusiasts.

Top Brands in This Category

• Cold Steel — known for their extreme strength testing and robust tanto blade designs.

• Winchester Knives — offering affordable, rugged tanto-style folders.

• Bear & Son Cutlery — American-made knives, including unique tanto blade configurations.

• CRKT (Columbia River Knife & Tool) — innovative tactical knives with tanto profiles for strength and utility.

• Gerber Knives — field-tested tactical and everyday knives, including modern tanto folders.

Related Categories

• All Folding Pocket Knives — explore the entire folding knife selection.

• Lockback Folding Knives — traditional lock strength paired with tanto blade options.

• Linerlock Folding Knives — modern lock systems often used in tactical tanto folders.

• Fixed Blade Knives — for when you want the same blade profile in a full-strength format.

FAQ

Q1: What are tanto point blades best for?
A: Tantos excel in piercing, prying, and tactical use thanks to their reinforced tip and strong blade geometry.

Q2: Are tanto blades good for everyday carry (EDC)?
A: Yes, though they’re more specialized. While they shine in piercing tasks, they may not slice as smoothly as drop point or clip point blades.

Q3: How does a tanto compare to a drop point blade?
A: The tanto offers more tip strength and piercing ability, while the drop point provides more slicing belly and general-purpose versatility.

Q4: Are tanto folding knives tactical only?
A: No. While popular in tactical and self-defense roles, many modern tantos are designed for EDC and utility cutting.

Q5: Are tanto knives collectible?
A: Absolutely. Unique designs like Damascus tantos or butterfly-style builds are sought after by collectors.