Rugged tanto

Steeped in tradition

Epic Armoury’s Rugged Tanto is a 55 cm LARP dagger inspired by the weapons of feudal Japan. Its 37 cm straight blade has a single-edge, shaped to slash or pierce with perfection. The tanto is meant to be paired with a katana or wakizashi, and serves as a backup weapon in close quarters.

This Rugged Tanto is made of soft EVA foam and is coated in a thick layer of protective latex. Each dagger is hand painted, decorated to look like steel and textured brass without the danger of wielding a real sharpened blade. This particular product features a rectangular crossguard that protects the 15 cm ergonomic grip wrapped in a leather cord. The pommel is sculpted as a flexible ring, ideal for attaching small trophies or ribbon to match your house colours. The leather cord continues up the blade to create a short ricasso.

Special care has been taken to ensure our LARP weapons are safe. This Rugged Tanto was constructed around a solid fibreglass rod core and a flexible kevlar tip to prevent punctures. It’s latex finish require some maintenance to maximize its use and your wellbeing.

Dating back to the Heian period

• Traditionally used by samurai of feudal Japan.
• Designed to be drawn from the sheath quickly.
• Paired with a katana or wakizashi by samurai to display social power and personal honor.
• A smaller version of this knife would be used by women, hidden in their obi for self-defense.

Quality

• Strong latex coating with a round fibreglass core.
• Strong Kevlar core tip protection.
• Made from durable closed cell foam that does not shred.
• High safety, approved by top organizations.