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Old October 27, 2000, 03:48 PM   #1
bullseyekp
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Let me preclude this by stating that my knowledge of knives is limited to the reading I have done online in the past few months.

Anyway, I have been looking for a folder to carry on a daily basis and I will probably get some basic self defense instruction soon after my purchase. However, I'm still puzzled by the Tanto blade. Besides the visual awe factor that it creates compared to a normal blade, what is its function? Also, by the name and its presence among Japanese swords, I would guess its origin is Japanese!? Any practical advantages it holds over a normal blade when it comes to personal defense?

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