TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos: Sword

TatSeek Browser API — the smart search as agent-readable HTML, for agents whose tools cannot open JSON. Same answer as the JSON API: https://tatseek.com/api/v1/tattoos?q=Sword.
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Status

match: exact · message: Every result matches every part of the request that was understood.

Understood

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Sword
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  1. axis: subject · value: sword · label: Sword & Katana
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Without Sword & Katana
Add a style
  1. Neo-Traditional — tattoos: 5
  2. Realism — tattoos: 4
  3. Fine Line — tattoos: 3
  4. Japanese (Irezumi) — tattoos: 3
  5. Illustrative — tattoos: 3
  6. Traditional (Old School) — tattoos: 2
  7. New School — tattoos: 1
  8. Lettering — tattoos: 1
  9. Ornamental — tattoos: 1
  10. Anime / Manga — tattoos: 1
Add a placement
  1. Calf — tattoos: 8
  2. Upper Arm — tattoos: 5
  3. Forearm — tattoos: 3
  4. Chest — tattoos: 1
  5. Spine — tattoos: 1
  6. Ribs & Side — tattoos: 1
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 10
  2. Color — tattoos: 8
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 2
Add a mood
  1. Dark — tattoos: 2
  2. Fierce — tattoos: 2
  3. Funny — tattoos: 1
Add a city
  1. New York — tattoos: 5
  2. Seattle — tattoos: 5
  3. Los Angeles — tattoos: 2
  4. Cape Town — tattoos: 2
  5. Richmond — tattoos: 2
  6. Portland — tattoos: 1
  7. Durban — tattoos: 1
  8. Austin — tattoos: 1
  9. Chicago — tattoos: 1
  10. Denver — tattoos: 1
Add a size
  1. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 8
  2. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 8
  3. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 1
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Sword & Katana is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
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Total

21

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Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_subject=sword

Tattoos

  1. Sword and Roses Neo-Traditional Spine — Neo-Traditional · Leaves & Branches · Rose · Sword & Katana · Spine · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) · healed
    Sleeve-size black & grey Neo-Traditional sword tattoo on the spine by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R14,710–R22,230; ≈20–34 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Sword 55% · Roses 30% · Thorny Vine 15%
    ink black 65% · grey 35% — detail Detailed (60/100) — defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-17 · image
  2. Winged Sword and Feathers Illustrative — Illustrative · Feather · Sword & Katana · Black & Grey · Stippling · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Illustrative winged sword tattoo by Lake Wilson at True Love, Seattle; ≈$300–$350; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Winged Sword 85% · Feathers 15%
    ink black 70% · grey 30% — detail Moderate (45/100) — defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Lake Wilson at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  3. Character Blade Anime Calf — Anime / Manga · Sword & Katana · Calf · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Anime / Manga blade with a character's face tattoo on the calf by Niiru Dominguez at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Blade with a character's face 100%
    defined by subject 50 · color 35 · style 15
    by Niiru Dominguez at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  4. Sword in Flames Neo Traditional Forearm — Neo-Traditional · Fire & Flames · Sword & Katana · Forearm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Neo-Traditional sword tattoo on the forearm by Autumn Richmond at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$450–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Sword 75% · Flames 25%
    defined by subject 50 · color 35 · style 15
    by Autumn Richmond at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  5. Heart Pierced by Swords Neo Traditional Upper Arm — Neo-Traditional · Heart · Ornament · Sword & Katana · Upper Arm · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Neo-Traditional heart tattoo on the upper arm by Janda Farley at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Heart 60% · Swords 30% · Ornamental frame 10%
    defined by subject 45 · color 35 · style 20
    by Janda Farley at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  6. Ornate Sword Forearm — Fine Line · Ornamental · Dagger & Knife · Sword & Katana · Forearm · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium Fine Line sword & katana tattoo on the forearm by Laika at Birdhouse Tattoo, Portland; ≈$250–$400; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Sword & Katana 60% · Dagger & Knife 40%
    by Laika at Birdhouse Tattoo, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-22 · image
  7. Halo Legendary Skull Emblem Realism Chest — Realism · Sword & Katana · Video Games · Chest · Black & Grey
    Black & grey Realism alien skull emblem tattoo on the chest by Thomas Page at Pigment Tattoo, Austin.
    depicts: Legendary skull emblem (Halo) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Alien skull emblem 60% · Crossed blades 25% · Badge shape 15%
    defined by subject 70 · style 30
    by Thomas Page at Pigment Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  8. Severed Head with Katana Japanese Calf — Japanese (Irezumi) · Neo-Traditional · Male Figure · Sword & Katana · Calf · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Japanese (Irezumi) severed head tattoo on the calf by Eric Marts at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈8–14 h, 3+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Severed Head 75% · Katana 25%
    mood dark, fierce — ink black 35% · red 30% · yellow 15% · grey 15% · orange 5% — detail Detailed (70/100) — defined by subject 55 · style 15 · color 15 · mood 15
    by Eric Marts at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image
  9. Our Lady of Sorrows Upper Arm — Realism · Deity Figure · Portrait · Sword & Katana · Upper Arm · Black & Grey
    Black & grey Realism madonna with a crown of thorns tattoo on the upper arm by Stevo at Monolith Studio, New York.
    depicts: Our Lady of Sorrows (Catholic iconography) 60%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Madonna with a crown of thorns 60% · Swords piercing the heart 20% · Battle scene 20%
    defined by subject 65 · style 35
    by Stevo at Monolith Studio, New York, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  10. Eye in a Triangle with Roses Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Eye · Rose · Sword & Katana · Triangle · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism eye tattoo on the upper arm by Janda Farley at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Eye 30% · Triangle 25% · Roses 25% · Crossed swords 20%
    defined by subject 60 · style 40
    by Janda Farley at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  11. Geisha with Katana Realism Upper Arm — Realism · Cherry Blossom · Dragon · Female Figure · Sword & Katana · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism geisha tattoo on the upper arm by Marco Inkman at Art Collector, Los Angeles; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Geisha 55% · Katana 20% · Cherry Blossoms 10% · Face Dragon 10%
    ink black 55% · grey 40% · white 5% — detail Very detailed (90/100) — defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Marco Inkman at Art Collector, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  12. Octopus and Sword Calf — Fine Line · Animals · Sword & Katana · Calf · Black & Grey
    Black & grey Fine Line octopus & squid tattoo on the calf by Sean at Tarot Tattoo, Cape Town.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Octopus & Squid 60% · Sword & Katana 40%
    by Sean at Tarot Tattoo, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-22 · image
  13. Skeleton and Mushrooms Illustrative Calf — Illustrative · Mushroom · Skeleton · Sword & Katana · Calf · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Illustrative skeleton tattoo on the calf by Chloe Rozo at True Love, Seattle; ≈$1,000–$1,400; ≈4–8 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skeleton 35% · Mushrooms 35% · Sword 15% · Grass 15%
    mood dark — ink black 35% · green 30% · pink 20% · grey 15% — detail Detailed (60/100) — defined by subject 55 · style 25 · color 20
    by Chloe Rozo at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  14. Frog Samurai and Skull Traditional — Traditional (Old School) · Frog · Mask · Skull · Sword & Katana · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) samurai frog tattoo by Daniel at Arrow & Sword, Seattle; ≈$450–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): samurai frog 55% · katana 15% · skull 15% · demon mask 10%
    mood funny — ink green 40% · black 25% · orange 15% · grey 10% · yellow 5% · pink 5% — detail Moderate (50/100) — defined by subject 60 · color 25 · style 15
    by Daniel at Arrow & Sword, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  15. Coat of Arms with Knight Helmet Traditional Calf — Traditional (Old School) · Eagle · Sword & Katana · Calf · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Traditional (Old School) shield with a checkered pattern tattoo on the calf by Dan Huber at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Shield with a checkered pattern 40% · Knight helmet with feathers 30% · Eagle on the shield 15% · Crossed swords 15%
    defined by subject 50 · color 35 · style 15
    by Dan Huber at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  16. Rat Warrior New School Calf — New School · Other Weapons · Rat & Mouse · Sword & Katana · Calf · Color · Medium (10-20cm) · fresh
    Medium color New School rat in a helmet tattoo on the calf by Grant Sawyer at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond; ≈$400–$450; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Rat in a helmet 55% · Sword 15% · Shield 15% · Armor and thorn ring 15%
    defined by subject 45 · color 35 · style 20
    by Grant Sawyer at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  17. Geisha with Katana and Peony — Japanese (Irezumi) · Neo-Traditional · Bird · Dagger & Knife · Female Figure · Peony · Sword & Katana · Ribs & Side · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) sword & katana tattoo on the ribs & side by Bo Snow at Studio 28, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Sword & Katana 35% · Peony 25% · Bird 15% · Dagger & Knife 15%
    by Bo Snow at Studio 28, New York, United States · published 2026-09-09 · image
  18. Medusa Illustrative Upper Arm — Illustrative · Medusa · Stars · Sword & Katana · Upper Arm · Black with Color Accents · Stippling · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black with color accents Illustrative medusa tattoo on the upper arm by Eric Priestley at True Love, Seattle; ≈$500–$700; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Medusa 50% · Urn 20% · Sword 15% · Sparkles 15%
    mood fierce — ink black 55% · blue 30% · grey 15% — detail Detailed (60/100) — defined by subject 65 · style 15 · color 15 · mood 5
    by Eric Priestley at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  19. Geisha with Katana Japanese Text — Japanese (Irezumi) · Celestial · Female Figure · Flower · Landscape · Sword & Katana · Text & Script · Calf · Black with Color Accents
    Black with color accents Japanese (Irezumi) female figure tattoo on the calf by Reagan at Fine Line, Durban.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Female Figure 40% · Sword & Katana 25% · Flower 20% · Landscape 15%
    by Reagan at Fine Line, Durban, South Africa · published 2026-09-23 · image
  20. Skeleton with Swords Calf — Other Weapons · Skull · Sword & Katana · Calf · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey skeleton tattoo on the calf by Julian at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles; ≈$650–$900; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skeleton 40% · Other Weapons 25% · Skull 20% · Sword & Katana 15%
    by Julian at Malaka Tattoo, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-08 · image
  21. Tree of Gondor and Sword Fine Line Forearm — Fine Line · Lettering · Non-Latin Script · Other Weapons · Sword & Katana · Tree · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Fine Line white tree of gondor tattoo on the forearm by Tito Shadez at Black Atlas, Chicago; ≈$1,500–$2,000; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    depicts: White Tree of Gondor (The Lord of the Rings) 35%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): White Tree of Gondor 35% · Sword 30% · Elvish script ring 30% · Stars 5%
    defined by subject 55 · text 25 · style 20
    by Tito Shadez at Black Atlas, Chicago, United States · published 2026-10-02 · image

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