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The katana sword is probably the most well known of the Japanese swords and was made by the most skilled Japanese smiths from the very best materials in Ancient Japan. It was used by Samurai warriors and was regarded as a sacred weapon imbued with dignity and honour.
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Originally katanas were made in feudal Japan between the years 1390 and 1570. Warfare changed considerably during this time and katanas evolved from tachi, swords with blades facing downwards and curved, to the katana with even more curved swords with the blade facing upwards. They were designed to be effective with an upward slashing motion that the Samuraio could perform from horseback.
Katans were only forged by the most skilled craftsmen employed by royalty and the elite families of Japan. Samurai also used other weapons including the shorter wakizashi swords and tanto knives which were used for seppuku, ritual suicide.
42 Inch Dragon Head Katana
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this beautiful black katana is a sight to behold.the handle is a third generation open dragon mouth highlander style. the quality of this sword is superb.the hard faced scabbard is made in jet high gloss black and features a tan/black hand tied design.trimmed in gold finish this sword is definitely a treasure.
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Katanas are usually between 26″ and 37″ in length and consist of the following parts.
Tsuba – Japanese, Edo Period, 1835 Yamamoto Tsuneyuki, Japanese Silver Image by unforth
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