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The traditional long-bladed Samurai sword is known as a Katana, it is known by its unmistakable appearance. It has a curved, slim, single edged blade, a circular or squared hand-guard, and long grip to accommodate two hands. Its length has varied hugely through history, and it could have ranged from 60 to 74 centimeters. Along with a Katana, a shorter sword was worn by most of the warrior class. By personal choice that sword could be a wakizashi, or a shoto. Both of which are similar, but just smaller, another choice of sword is a tanto, which is smaller still. Both weapons together are called the daisho and they represented the social and political influence and personal honour of the Samurai. Also it may be convenience, for fighting, a smaller sword may be the sensible choice for a close quarters battle.
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Where were the samurai swords made from?
Samurai swords are from Japan. The swords were made of hardened steel.
What are facts about samurai warriors?
Samurai believed their swords were there souls. Samurai named their swords.
What kind of man always carried a katana and a wakizashi?
Only Samurai were allowed to carry to two swords,they were not required to have the swords with them at all times
What did samurai warriors fight with?
Samurai swords and Bow and arrow
Did any Americans become Samurai?
No, since in 1600 the tokugawa shogunate made it impossible move between social ranks. peasents could not become samurai, they couldn't even legally carry swords. To become a samurai after 1600 you had to be born into the samurai
What were samurai swords made of?
Steel
What did the samurai warriors fight with?
Samurai's are known for their work with swords. There are three general ways of describing swords a short sword (less than 12 inches long) is called a Tanto, and Wakisashi is 12 to 24 inches long and a Katana is longer than 24 inches. Most samurai carried a Katana and a Wakisashi with them. Some samurai also used bow and arrows. Longbowed samurais were very useful.
How many swords did the samurai have?
2, a long for battle and a short one for hara-kiri (ritualistic suicide).
What are some products available from the Swords Swords website?
There are a lot of kinds of products which are available from the Swords Swords website. Some of the common products are Samurai Swords, Movie Swords, Medieval Swords Swords.
What are pros and cons of being a samurai?
pro you gain wealth and power along with new skills, you also get to ride horses and carry your swords where ever you go
Can samurai swords cut steel?
I Dont Know... do you?
What are fact of Japan?
The Samurai swords were built of the strongest steel of any swords ever made.
