Tanto Blade Knives

The main advantage of using a Tanto blade is its strength. This blade shape is designed to have a chisel-like point that gives you additional power when cutting, and better penetration when stabbing and piercing. We have hundreds of knives that sport a robust Tanto blade, including knives that use some of the best steel in the industry. We highly recommend perusing our collection so that you can ensure your purchase gives you the best combination of quality materials.

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Cold Steel 17T Kobun Light Weight Boot Knife Fixed 5.5" Tanto Plain Blade, Kray-Ex Handle, Secu…Retail price: $79.99, our price: $59.95
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Cold Steel 97TMSTS All Terrain Chopper 21.5" Carbon Steel Blade, Polypropylene Handles, Cor-Ex …Retail price: $44.99, our price: $33.95
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Cold Steel 49LRT Recon Tanto Fixed 7" Black SK-5 Blade, Kray-Ex Handle, Secure-Ex SheathRetail price: $69.99, our price: $53.95
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Cold Steel 92R13RT Recon Tanto Rubber Training Knife 7" Blade our price: $11.99
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Cold Steel 53NCT Tanto Spike 4" Blade, Faux G10 Handle, Secure-Ex SheathRetail price: $44.99, our price: $26.95
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KA-BAR 2486 TDI/Hinderer Hell Fire Fixed 3.5" Recurve Tanto Blade, Zytel HandlesRetail price: $151.92, our price: $113.95
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KA-BAR 5054 Short Fighting Knife 5.25" Tanto Plain Blade, Kraton G Handle, Kydex SheathRetail price: $115.48, our price: $86.95
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Cold Steel 35AB Master Tanto Fixed 6" VG-10 San Mai Blade, Kray-Ex Handle, Secure-Ex SheathRetail price: $219.99, our price: $137.95
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KA-BAR 1266 Modified Tanto Fixed Blade Knife 8" Black Blade, Black Kraton G Handles, Black GFN …Retail price: $140.68, our price: $104.95
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KA-BAR 5055 Short Black Fighting Knife 5.25" Tanto Combo Edge Blade, Glass Filled Nylon SheathRetail price: $115.48, our price: $86.95
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SOG SOGfari Sawback Tanto Machete 10" Blade, Kraton HandlesRetail price: $37.99, our price: $32.95
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Smith & Wesson Special Ops SW7 Tactical Tanto Fixed 5.2" Plain Blade, Black Zytel HandleRetail price: $70.99, our price: $41.99
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Bastinelli Creations Doug Marcaida Picoeur Fixed Blade Neck Knife 1.625" N690CO Satin Tanto Bla… our price: $160.00
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Cold Steel 35AE Magnum Tanto XII Fixed 12" VG-10 San Mai Blade, Kray-Ex Handle, Secure-Ex Sheat…Retail price: $379.99, our price: $217.95
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Cold Steel 35AM Recon Tanto Fixed 7" VG-10 San Mai Blade, Kray-Ex Handle, Secure-Ex SheathRetail price: $189.99, our price: $119.95
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TOPS Knives TTD-01 Taliban Take Down 4.5" 1095 Tanto Combo Blade, Micarta Handles, Kydex Sheath…Retail price: $214.95, our price: $149.95
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KA-BAR 1254 Short Tanto Fighting Knife Fixed Blade 5.25" 1095 Black Tanto Plain Blade, Black Kr…Retail price: $115.48, our price: $86.95
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Mantis MU-4 Picker 2 Neck Knife 2" Tanto Plain Blade, Steel HandleRetail price: $34.00, our price: $19.95
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TOPS Knives Steel Eagle Fixed Blade 7" 1095 Carbon Black Tanto Blade, Black Linen Micarta Handl…Retail price: $304.95, our price: $213.95
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TOPS Knives Grim Ripper Push Dagger 3.75" Black 1095 Tanto Combo Blade, Micarta Handles, Kydex …Retail price: $234.95, our price: $164.95
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Camillus 7.75" Carbonitride Titanium Fixed Blade Knife with Micarta HandlesRetail price: $49.99, our price: $37.95
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Cold Steel 39LSFCT Leatherneck-Tanto Fixed 6.75" D2 Black Powder Coated Blade, Griv-Ex Handles,…Retail price: $114.99, our price: $71.95
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Cold Steel 97BTMS Tanto Machete Fixed Blade Knife 13" 1055 Carbon Steel, Polypropylene Handle, …Retail price: $49.99, our price: $34.95
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Mantis MF-1C Con Brillo Combat Knife 4-1/2" Mirror Polish Tanto Blade, Nylon SheathRetail price: $55.00, our price: $36.95
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Smith & Wesson SW910TAM Fixed 2.8" Gray Plain Tanto Blade, Black Paracord Wrapped HandleRetail price: $37.99, our price: $19.99
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TOPS Knives Steel Eagle 111A Fixed Blade 11" 1095 Carbon Black Tanto Blade, Black Linen Micarta…Retail price: $344.95, our price: $241.95
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Demko Knives FREEREIGN Fixed Blade Knife 5" AUS-10A Satin Tanto, Black Injection Molded Rubber … our price: $149.00
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Bastinelli Creations Doug Marcaida Picoeur Fixed Blade Neck Knife 1.625" N690CO Black PVD Tanto… our price: $160.00
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Bastinelli Creations PY Fixed 5" Black PVD N690Co Tanto Blade, Black G10 Handles, Kydex Sheath our price: $300.00
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Boker Plus Little Dvalin Fixed Blade Knife 3.15" D2 Black Tanto, Black G10 Handles, Black Kydex…Retail price: $99.95, our price: $84.96
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Boker Daily Knives AK1 American Tanto Fixed Blade Knife 2.99" N690 Satin Tanto, Black G10 Handl…Retail price: $197.95, our price: $168.26
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Case Roland Welker RW 100 Hunter Fixed Blade 6.25" Caswell Finished Modified Tanto Blade, Natur…Retail price: $202.99, our price: $169.99
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Cold Steel 17TS Kobun Light Weight Boot Knife Fixed 5.5" Tanto Serrated Blade, Kray-Ex Handle, …Retail price: $79.99, our price: $59.95
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Glidr Sweeny Fixed Blade Neck Knife 1.65" S35VN Black PVD Tanto Blade and Skeletonized Handle, …Retail price: $99.95, our price: $79.95
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KA-BAR 1255 Short Tanto Fighting Knife 5.25" Combo Blade, Kraton G Handle, Leather SheathRetail price: $115.48, our price: $86.95
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Kershaw 4008 Dune Neck Knife 3.8" Black Plain Blade, Black Injection Molded HandlesRetail price: $52.99, our price: $19.99
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Mantis MF-4CM Chaos 2 Fixed Blade Knife 3.5" 154CM Black Tanto, Black G10 Block Handles, Nylon …Retail price: $130.00, our price: $59.95
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Rockstead DON T-ZDP Japanese Fixed 5.56" ZDP-189/VG10 Clad Mirror Finish Tanto Blade, Ebony Woo… our price: $4100.00
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Smith & Wesson M&P-15 Multi-Tool Fixed Blade Knife 3.3" Gray Tanto, One-Piece Construction, M-L…Retail price: $45.99, our price: $26.99
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Smith & Wesson Extreme Ops "Karambit" Fixed Blade Knife 4" Tanto Plain Blade, Black G10 Handles…Retail price: $70.99, our price: $39.99
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TOPS Knives CAT Covert Anti-Terrorism 3-1/4" 1095 Carbon Tanto Blade, Micarta Handles, Kydex Sh…Retail price: $189.95, our price: $142.95
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TOPS Knives CAT Covert Anti-Terrorism 3.25" 1095 Tanto Blade, Rocky Mountain Bull's-Eye G10 Han…Retail price: $199.95, our price: $142.99
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TOPS Knives Special Assault Weapon Fixed 3.5" Black Combo Tanto Blade, Black G10 Handles, Kydex…Retail price: $209.95, our price: $146.95
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TOPS Knives Sky Marshall Fixed 4.375" Black Tanto Combo Blade, G10 Handles, Kydex SheathRetail price: $254.95, our price: $178.95
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United Cutlery M48 Ops Combat Bowie Knife 10" 420A Titanium Electroplated Sawback Blade, Black …Retail price: $165.00, our price: $94.99
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Bastinelli Creations PY Fixed 5" Black PVD N690Co Tanto Combo Blade, Black G10 Handles, Kydex S… our price: $300.00
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Bestech Knives Denis Simonutti Step Fixed Blade Knife 3.19" D2 Black Stonewashed Tanto Blade, M…Retail price: $80.00, our price: $69.90
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CIVIVI Knives TuffKnives Concept 22 Fixed Blade Knife 4.8" D2 Bead Blasted Modified Tanto, Cont…Retail price: $109.40, our price: $92.99
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Cold Steel 13UL Large Warcraft Tanto Fixed 7.5" San Mai III Satin Blade, Black G10 Handles, Sec…Retail price: $299.99, our price: $208.95
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Cold Steel 17DA Kyoto I Boot Knife Fixed Blade 3.25" Tanto Point, Kray-Ex Handle, Secure-Ex She…Retail price: $29.99, our price: $21.95
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Cold Steel 17DA-BKBK Kyoto I Boot Knife Fixed 3.25" Black Tanto Point Blade, Black Kray-Ex Hand…Retail price: $33.95, our price: $23.95
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Cold Steel 17T-ODBK Kobun Light Weight Boot Knife Fixed 5.5" Black Tanto Plain Blade, OD Green …Retail price: $91.95, our price: $64.95
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Cold Steel 49LRT-DTBK Recon Tanto Fixed 7" Black SK-5 Blade, Tan Kray-Ex Handle, Secure-Ex Shea…Retail price: $80.95, our price: $56.99
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Cold Steel 49LRT-ORBK Recon Tanto Fixed 7" Black SK-5 Blade, Orange Kray-Ex Handle, Secure-Ex S…Retail price: $80.95, our price: $57.99
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Cold Steel 92BKKA O Tanto Bokken Polypropylene Trainer 12" BladeRetail price: $29.99, our price: $21.95
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Extrema Ratio NK3 K Karambit-Style Neck Knife 2.75" Tanto Blade, Matte Black, Kydex SheathRetail price: $233.95, our price: $218.00
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Extrema Ratio SERE 2 GOI Push Dagger 5.83" Black Combo Tanto Double Edge Blade, Black Forprene …Retail price: $461.95, our price: $444.00
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About Tanto Blade Knives

Tanto blades are built for strength. With a reinforced tip and a distinct second point at the transition, they’re a popular choice when you want extra confidence for tougher cutting, scraping, and piercing tasks.
What is a tanto blade?

A tanto is a blade shape defined by a strong, chisel-like point and a noticeable angle where the main edge meets the front edge. Modern “Western” tantos are the most common on today's tactical and EDC knives.

What are the main advantages of a tanto blade?

The biggest advantage is tip strength. That reinforced point is designed to handle harder use and pushing cuts, and the front edge can work well for chisel-like tasks such as scraping or controlled detail work.

What are the downsides of a tanto blade?

Compared to drop points and clip points, a tanto typically has less belly, which can make it feel a bit less slicey on food and other draw-cut tasks. Some people also find them slightly trickier to sharpen at first, since you sharpen the main edge and the front edge as two separate sections.

Are tanto blades good for everyday carry?

Yes, if you value a robust tip and like having a “utility” front edge for scraping or tougher materials like thick cardboard and plastics. If your daily cutting is mostly slicing, a blade with more belly may feel more natural.

Can a tanto work as a survival knife?

It can. A tanto can handle most outdoor tasks if your technique is solid, but many users still prefer drop points or clip points for survival and field use because the extra belly tends to be better for slicing, carving, and food prep.

A tanto blade makes sense when strength is the priority. If you want a tough, confidence-inspiring tip and a blade profile that can handle harder materials, a tanto is a proven choice. Weigh that against the slicing advantages of more curved blade shapes.