About us

Get what you want…when you want. At Live By The Sword Tattoo, our focus is simple; offer a great tattoo and piercing experience at an exceptional value. Being a walk-in shop means we offer same day service. Bring in your own idea or choose from hundreds of our original flash designs. Whether it’s your first tattoo or piercing or you’re a seasoned enthusiast, our friendly staff will work with you providing a fun, safe, and easy experience.

We practice the highest standards of safety and sterility. Our staff will ensure your utmost care in the shop and provide you with the best aftercare products and instructions, all to ensure the very best end result.

Our experienced artists are well versed in a variety of styles from traditional to photo-realism. No matter the size or complexity of the tattoo every single design is a testament to our craft.

Our piercers utilize the latest freehand techniques, single-use equipment, and a variety of hypoallergenic jewelry options in surgical steel, titanium, and solid gold. We offer a quick, comfortable, and clean piercing experience.

We offer great work at an exceptional value. Tattoos start at $50 and piercings start at $10 including jewelry. We offer a rich rewards program that earns you $10 for every $100 you spend. All major credit cards accepted for your convenience.

NYC’s Favorite Tattoo and Piercing Shop