Nu Day Blades Blog

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.