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The Beauty Of The Japanese Samurai Swords
The three piece set of a katana Samurai sword set is made of blades called a Katana, Wakizashi, and the Tanto. They are each of varying lengths and were used in different situations.
The three sword sets of Japanese Samurai swords were decorated with intricate detail and were colorful. With a rack to hold all three blades they make a great addition to any collection.
The Way Of The Warrior
Japanese swordsmen, called samurai, followed a code of conduct known as bushido, which translates to “the way of the warrior”. While this code of conduct was somewhat reminiscent of chivalry, it is also quite different. The samurai code stresses frugality, loyalty, mastery of martial arts, and honor until death. Bushido developed between the 9th and 12th centuries and was passed down for generations as a moral code unuttered and unwritten. Samurai were known for carrying a Samurai Sword of the Immortals and numerous smaller blades, as well as having thick armor. In an era when most of the world hadn’t developed complex weapons, Japanese samurai had perfected the art of war. The samurai had better armor, better weapons, and better knowledge of warfare than a vast majority of the military forces in the world.
The code of the samurai is much different than the code of European chivalry. For example, suicide was well tolerated in the samurai code. If one lost a battle or disgraced their family, ritual suicide was considered legitimate reparation.
The Qualities Of Handmade Samurai Swords
The country of Japan has been making quality blades for many years. Their handmade Samurai swords and other weapons can be works of art.
These swords were usually very sharp and had two handed handles, and it had full tang blades that added strength to the weapon. These weapons are an appreciative addition to any ones collections.
What Are Katanas?
In the world of swords and knives, there is an entire host of different options. Whether you’re purchasing for yourself or a fellow knife enthusiast, you should consider the storied and culturally significant katana. A katana is basically a Japanese sword that is sometimes simply called a samurai sword. The blade itself is moderately curved, while the more drastically curved styles are known as tachis.
Collectible Japanese katana swords usually have a blade length of greater than 60 cm. While the phrase katana is very generic, it is often erroneously applied to any Japanese sword. A sword purist will recognize that a katana has a curved, single-edged, and slender blade. The guard is typically squared or circular. Also, the grip will often be long enough that it can be yielded with both hands. The sharpness of the blade and its impressive cutting ability have combined to elevate the sword to an almost mythical status.
Samurai Sword Of The Immortals
Samurai weapons have always included the thoughts of oriental history and mystery. It can make you think of Ninjas and stealth missions.
The Samurai sword of the immortals was actually three different length blades, which were used for different purposes. The longest was the Katana which was used for outdoor combat, followed by the Wakizashi, about 12 to 24 inches that was more useful indoors. The smallest is called a Tanto and is usually used as a backup weapon.
Some Facts About Ancient Japanese Samurai Swords
Many different types of weapons were created and developed by the Japanese. One of the more recognized weapons was the samurai swords.
The ancient Japanese samurai swords usually came in three different sizes, to be used in the appropriate situation. They were the Katana, the Wakizashi, and the Tanto, with the lengths from longer to shorter.
Ancient Japanese Samurai Swords
The Japanese developed many different styles and types of weapons. One type of sword that was developed was one called a Naginata type weapon.
Soldiers on horseback at one time preferred the weapon that had a long pole with a sharp sword at the end of it. The Naginata weapon was also known as “the woman’s spear” and was used very successfully in the 1199’s.
Samurai Swords Are One Of The Best
Samurai swords are one of the most popular among sword collectors. Sometimes you can find a Samurai set of three different sized swords, displayed on a rack that holds all three of them.
One nice set to look at is the Samurai Swords of the Immortals which has stainless steel blades of 29”, 20” and 15” blades. It is no surprise that Samurai swords of all kinds are of primary interest to the sword collector.