One Of The Most Stunning Samurai Tanto One May Ever See NOW SOLD This tanto [samurai dagger] is so spectacular it is simply breathtaking. The entire koshirae are based on a crayfish theme, of sublime quality, and the blade has the most rare and spectacular sukashi-horimono of a kurikara [dragon with ken and vajra], in most intricate detail. We estimate it is likely Shinto period, and without doubt an item of the highest esteem and beauty