All about katanas
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Katanas were historically one of the traditional made Japanese swords.and were used by the samurai of feudal japan.More modern made katanas are made non-traditionally with different methods and materials.They are very easily recognizable by their curved, slender, single edged blade.They also feature a long grip to accommodate two hands. Katanas are designed to cut with a slicing motion.Any steel sword can break including a katana so attempting to cut an opponents sword in half is not a good idea because you will probably damage your sword severely.Below I will give you the different time periods of the production of these wonderful pieces of art.
Katanas are generally described as the standard size moderately curved(As opposed to the older "tachi" style with more curvature)Japanese sword with a blade length greater than 60 centimeters.
- Jokoto (ancient swords, until around 900 A.D.)
- Koto (old swords from around 900–1596)
- Shinto (new swords 1596–1780)
- Shinshinto (new new swords 1781–1876)
- Gendaito (modern swords 1876–1945)
- Shinsakuto (newly made swords 1953–present)
Katanas are generally described as the standard size moderately curved(As opposed to the older "tachi" style with more curvature)Japanese sword with a blade length greater than 60 centimeters.