Tips
For Choosing A Japanese Ninja Samurai Sword
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Japanese Samurai swords are living artifacts. Widely used as early as
the 1400's a well made Samurai
sword was the mark of a Japanese warrior. In these modern
times
these exquisite swords are primarily purchased by collectors and
weaponry enthusiasts. Advanced martial artists also use the
weapons for training purposes refining their dexterity and
swordsmanship with careful practice.
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Before
you purchase
your Japanese Samurai sword there are some things you should know. Here
are some tips for choosing a Samurai sword.
Samurai Sword Styles:
Samurai
sword styles can be categorized in a couple of main classifications.
While assembly and embellishments can vary according to the artists,
there are some basic characteristics that make each sword fit a
particular category. We've broken these down for you to give you the
best tips for choosing a Samurai sword.
The Katana:
The
more traditional and most commonly used sword is the Katana. A Katana
has a long curved blade. The handle or Tsuka is usually 1/3 the length
of the blade. The Katana's blade is sharp on one side with a chiseled
tip.
The Katana comes with a scabbard that can match a highly
embellished blade handle. The Katana was used in single combat and was
meant to be used alone. There is another sword that is similar to the
katana. It is called tachi. A Tachi sword is slightly longer than the
Katana and a bit more difficult to use.
Katana can be stored in
their scabbard but many people like displaying the sword and scabbard
separately on a display stand. When choosing a Katana sword pay
attention to the detail. Although it's a curved blade, it should be
smooth. The center of the blade is supposed to be the thickest. A
Katana sword is a wonderful display sword. A real conversation piece!
The
Wakizashi:
The
Wakizashi is slightly shorter than the Katana but longer than a Tanto
sword. Wakizashi swords can be used in pairs, one for each hand. This
sword has a dark history and is often referred to as the honor sword.
While the blade is shorter than the Katana's it is still curved with a
chiseled tip.
The Wakizashi will often have a family name
embossed on the blade and it was traditional to hand the weapon down
from generation to generation. This sword is also lovely for display
along side it's scabbard.
The Tanto:
This
dagger type sword was the everyday sword of the Japanese warrior. The
Tanto could be hidden in robes or tucked away in a belt. The Tanto has
a shorter grip and blade.
It comes with a scabbard and was
passed down generationally. For a complete Samurai collection a sword
lover should have one of each, a Katana, a Wakizashi and the Tanto.
A
Samurai sword buyer should look at two main things when purchasing
their sword. The blade is the first. It should be well made, solidly
so. It should be proportionally made too. The next area to look is the
edge. Is it well tempered without chinks or flaws? Paying attention to
these areas will assure you a well made sword. Shop for an authentic
samurai sword at a reputable online dealer like SwordArsenal.com .
About
the Author
Eric Mathews is a sword and replica weapons enthusiast and runs the
popular http://www.SwordArsenal.com
website. Shop online today for Japanese ninja samurai swords, replica collectible medieval swords,
and medieval fantasy swords and expand your collection today!
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