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	==Description==		==Description==
	The term ''tantō'' literally translates to 'short blade', and the weapon is essentially a Japanese-style dagger. Since the enactment of the {{~~wiki~~\|Firearm and Sword Possession Control Law}} in 1958<ref name="WP">{{WP\|Firearm and Sword Possession Control Law}}</ref> by the Japanese government, the ''tantō'' has been legally defined as any sword with a blade shorter than 30 centimeters, but historically many short swords exceeding this length were still classified as ''tantō''. More precisely, the most typical ''tantō'' has a blade ranging from 24 to 25 cm in length, and these are specifically called ''jōsun-no-tantō'' (定寸の短刀, <small>lit.</small> 'standard-length short blades').<ref name="Japanese swords" />		The term ''tantō'' literally translates to 'short blade', and the weapon is essentially a Japanese-style dagger. Since the enactment of the {{Wiki\|Firearm and Sword Possession Control Law}} in 1958<ref name="WP">{{WP\|Firearm and Sword Possession Control Law}}</ref> by the Japanese government, the ''tantō'' has been legally defined as any sword with a blade shorter than 30 centimeters, but historically many short swords exceeding this length were still classified as ''tantō''. More precisely, the most typical ''tantō'' has a blade ranging from 24 to 25 cm in length, and these are specifically called ''jōsun-no-tantō'' (定寸の短刀, <small>lit.</small> 'standard-length short blades').<ref name="Japanese swords" />

	Although ''tantō'' are sometimes described with a style of moderate curvature called ''uchizori'' (内反り, <small>lit.</small> 'inward-curving'), where the rear surface tapers toward the tip, they have always been forged with a straight back, or ''muzori'' (無反り, <small>lit.</small> 'no curvature'). Because the line between the flat side of the blade and the rear surface is weaker near the point, years of polishing and use will wear down at this spot faster, eventually giving the appearance of an ''uchizori'' blade.<ref name="Japanese swords" />		Although ''tantō'' are sometimes described with a style of moderate curvature called ''uchizori'' (内反り, <small>lit.</small> 'inward-curving'), where the rear surface tapers toward the tip, they have always been forged with a straight back, or ''muzori'' (無反り, <small>lit.</small> 'no curvature'). Because the line between the flat side of the blade and the rear surface is weaker near the point, years of polishing and use will wear down at this spot faster, eventually giving the appearance of an ''uchizori'' blade.<ref name="Japanese swords" />

	==History==		==History==
	The history of the ''tantō'' goes as far back as the 3rd century BCE. Among its antecedents are ancient ''tōsu'' (刀子) and the {{~~wiki~~\|Kamakura period\|Kamakura era}} ''sasuga'' (刺剣). Positive appraisal of the ''sasuga'' as a side-arm for [[spear]]men in the chaos of battle led to the widespread adoption of the shorter ''tantō''. It subsequently became a regular auxiliary weapon for warriors throughout the Sengoku period.<ref name="Weapon dict" /> [[Iga]] shinobi were trained to utilize it to pierce through weak points in enemy armor,<ref name="Turnbull">Turnbull, Stephen. (2019). "Ninja Weapons and How to Use Them". In ''Ninja: The (Unofficial) Secret Manual''. London, UK: Thames & Hudson Ltd, pp. 112–131.</ref> and the Iga Assassin Fujibayashi Naoe wielded both a ''tantō''<ref name="ReferenceGuide">{{Ubisoft\|url=/J3yJr34U2pZ2Ieem48Dwy9uqj5PNUQTn/3bGKVyFkHiabZ5a2SjO7pi/83bf1e6260dcaac48d453399bd573306/ACRED_CharacterReference_Full_FINAL.pdf\|subdomain=staticctf\|text=Assassin's Creed Shadows: Character Reference Guide\|archivedate=20240601091703}}</ref> and a [[Hidden Blade\|Pivot Blade]] in the design of a ''tantō''.<ref name="ReferenceGuide" /><ref name="trailer3">{{Youtube\|HhMOQowMjM8\|Assassin's Creed Shadows Explained – Samurai, Shinobi, and Feudal Japan\|Ubisoft\|Ubisoft}}</ref> Its popularity did not ebb even in the peaceful [[Tokugawa shogunate\|Edo period]] because nobles and women alike found it useful as a concealable self-defense weapon.<ref name="Weapon dict" />		The history of the ''tantō'' goes as far back as the 3rd century BCE. Among its antecedents are ancient ''tōsu'' (刀子) and the {{Wiki\|Kamakura period\|Kamakura era}} ''sasuga'' (刺剣). Positive appraisal of the ''sasuga'' as a side-arm for [[spear]]men in the chaos of battle led to the widespread adoption of the shorter ''tantō''. It subsequently became a regular auxiliary weapon for warriors throughout the Sengoku period.<ref name="Weapon dict" /> [[Iga]] shinobi were trained to utilize it to pierce through weak points in enemy armor,<ref name="Turnbull">Turnbull, Stephen. (2019). "Ninja Weapons and How to Use Them". In ''Ninja: The (Unofficial) Secret Manual''. London, UK: Thames & Hudson Ltd, pp. 112–131.</ref> and the Iga Assassin Fujibayashi Naoe wielded both a ''tantō''<ref name="ReferenceGuide">{{Ubisoft\|url=/J3yJr34U2pZ2Ieem48Dwy9uqj5PNUQTn/3bGKVyFkHiabZ5a2SjO7pi/83bf1e6260dcaac48d453399bd573306/ACRED_CharacterReference_Full_FINAL.pdf\|subdomain=staticctf\|text=Assassin's Creed Shadows: Character Reference Guide\|archivedate=20240601091703}}</ref> and a [[Hidden Blade\|Pivot Blade]] in the design of a ''tantō''.<ref name="ReferenceGuide" /><ref name="trailer3">{{Youtube\|HhMOQowMjM8\|Assassin's Creed Shadows Explained – Samurai, Shinobi, and Feudal Japan\|Ubisoft\|Ubisoft}}</ref> Its popularity did not ebb even in the peaceful [[Tokugawa shogunate\|Edo period]] because nobles and women alike found it useful as a concealable self-defense weapon.<ref name="Weapon dict" />
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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	The ''tantō'' is featured in the 2025 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'', used by player character [[Naoe ~~Fujibayashi~~]].<ref name="ReferenceGuide"/><ref name="trailer3" /> Her Hidden Blade is also forged in the style of a tanto, and can pivot to be held in an icepick grip.		The ''tantō'' is featured in the 2025 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'', used by player character [[Fujibayashi Naoe \| Naoe]].<ref name="ReferenceGuide"/><ref name="trailer3" /> Her Hidden Blade is also forged in the style of a tanto, and can pivot to be held in an icepick grip.

	Naoe uses both weapons together to deliver quick slashes against her enemies. She can attack while leaping towards or away from her target, and throw the tanto at an enemy to follow up with an armor-piercing attack. While equipped with the tanto, Naoe can also enter a state which enables her to automatically dodge any attack at close range, for a limited period of time. Using both weapons, Naoe can perform double assassinations, instantly killing two enemies close to each other.		Naoe uses both weapons together to deliver quick slashes against her enemies. She can attack while leaping towards or away from her target, and throw the tanto at an enemy to follow up with an armor-piercing attack. While equipped with the tanto, Naoe can also enter a state which enables her to automatically dodge any attack at close range, for a limited period of time. Using both weapons, Naoe can perform double assassinations, instantly killing two enemies close to each other.

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	The ''tantō'' is ~~a usable weapon~~ in the 2025 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''.<ref name="ReferenceGuide"/><ref name="trailer3" /> ~~It is mainly used by Naoe.~~ Her Hidden Blade is also in the style of a tanto, and can pivot to be held in an icepick grip.		The ''tantō'' is featured in the 2025 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'', used by player character [[Naoe Fujibayashi]].<ref name="ReferenceGuide"/><ref name="trailer3" /> Her Hidden Blade is also forged in the style of a tanto, and can pivot to be held in an icepick grip.

	Naoe uses both weapons ~~in tandem~~ to deliver quick ~~attacks and~~ slashes on her enemies. She can attack while leaping towards or away from her ~~opponent~~, ~~granting her more mobility in combat. Naoe can also~~ throw ~~her~~ tanto at an enemy~~, allowing her~~ to ~~close the gap and~~ follow up with an attack ~~from~~ her ~~Hidden Blade~~. Naoe can ~~also~~ perform double assassinations ~~using both weapons~~.		Naoe uses both weapons together to deliver quick slashes against her enemies. She can attack while leaping towards or away from her target, and throw the tanto at an enemy to follow up with an armor-piercing attack. While equipped with the tanto, Naoe can also enter a state which enables her to automatically dodge any attack at close range, for a limited period of time. Using both weapons, Naoe can perform double assassinations, instantly killing two enemies close to each other.

			The tanto and Hidden Blade combination has one of the highest damage outputs per second in-game, but also has the shortest reach, forcing Naoe to get up close to her opponents to deal damage.

	~~In terms of overall damage per second, the tanto/Hidden Blade combination delivers one of the highest values in-game. However, it also has the shortest range of all available weapons.~~

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imported>Blue4Dom: Added all Usable Tanto in the game, to my knowledge

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Added all Usable Tanto in the game, to my knowledge

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