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Swords

A sword is a medieval weapon created by sharpening a piece of metal. This weapon was extremely common before the invention of firearms and is one of the first weapons ever created.

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Is a samurai sword Japanese or Chinese?

Samurai were from Japan, and the samurai sword is from Japan.

How are roman swords use today?

If you mean ancient Roman swords, the ones that remain are kept carefully in museums. They were made of iron and over the years most of them have rusted away and the ones remaining are either coated with rust or have parts missing. They're mostly used as museum exhibits today.

How did the sword change history?

It changed the way people fought, and the nations who could create the best swords became more powerful.

What does it mean to beat down your sword?

To beat down a sword is to strike it with something and force it in a downwards direction. This usually happens in a fight when the swordsman is trying to hit someone and the other person blocks the blow and forces the sword away from them in another direction.

What was the name of thorin's sword?

Thorin's sword was called Orchrist, but the goblins called it Biter. -sam-is-my-hero-

Are anime swords sharp?

Do you know the Sakabato sword? On the normal Katana, the outward curved side of the blade is sharpened, while the inward curved side of the blade is blunt.

Did any blacksmith's make swords?

Most blacksmiths shoed horses, or made nails, or made plows or tools. But some of the did make swords, and a few blacksmiths specialized in making swords and halberds and pikes.

Why did Arthur pull the sword out of the stone?

According to Le Morte dâ??Arthur, Arthurâ??s sword appeared in the church courtyard when there was a need for a new king. The stone had an inscription that said whoever pulled out the sword was the rightful king. Upon Arthur's successful removal of the sword, he became king.

What is the real name for a Samurai sword?

It's called a Katana That depends on what sword you are talking about. They had several. Katana, Wakizashi, Nodashi, Tachi, etc. It is also known as Japanese sword.

How did ancient samurai forge their swords?

Ancient samurai did not forge their own swords; they bought them. They were crafted by a special class of people who had developed unique skills, and who sold them to the samurai. If you strike the links provided with this wikified answer, you can read the full story. The process is detailed, but why cut and paste it when it is a simple mouse-click away, and is illustrated with pictures and the odd drawing?

What does the three of swords tattoo mean?

Well, its a tattoo first off. also, Three of Swords is a tarot card. Tarot is a type of card deck used to tell the future.

What does a rose and sword tattoo represent?

A rose and sword tattoo represents a type of yin-yang. A sword means war, destruction, and death. The rose represents live, peace, tranquility, and of course beauty and grace. The rose stops the sword from harming, the sword balances out that by stopping the rose from creating everything on earth to be peaceful. No matter how much we may hate war, we need war to balance out life.

In which episode does Sesshomaru get a new sword?

Depends on which sword!

Tokijin= episode 45 in season 1

And for Bakusaiga it is episode 17 of Inuyasha: The Final Act, it hasnt been released in English yet, but it is subtitled!

Who invented medieval swords?

The sword comes from the ancient Chinese. The medieval swords come up from different ages like iron age, bronze age, middle ages, late middle ages and the modern era. In medieval swords so many swords are categorized so specifically we cannot say who invented these.

What was the name of the owl in sword in the stone?

The name of the owl in the Disney classic, The Sword in the Stone, was Archimedes :)

What are the names of the medieval sword makers?

Although some would use the term "sword smith", most would simply be called swordmakers. Some use the term cutler, as a craftsman who makes the hilt or handle of a bladed object. However in the medieval era, Cutlers usually referred to the craftsmen who made knives, not swords.

Blacksmiths generally did not make swords; the secrets of making swordblades - particularly in the tempering of the blade once forged - were jealously guarded by guilds of blade-makers. The blacksmiths' trade was much more for iron-working for farms and building, than weapons.

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Do you have to have a license to own a sword?

There are no specific laws that require a license in order to own a sword. Some countries though, like Japan and Australia, need special licenses to buy and sell registered and authentic swords

Where can you get sword training from in Liverpool?

A search online for Historical European Martial Arts in Liverpool shows that there is a chapter of the "European Historical Combat Guild", which covers Longsword, Sword and Buckler, Messer, Falchion, Arming Sword and all the usual sword skills covered in H.E.M.A (as well as non-sword skills such as unarmed, dagger, polearms, etc). More thorough research will probably find other organisations offering such real swordfighting training in the Liverpool area too.

What type of weapon is the English sword?

The sword is a cutting weapon. Some are designed for stabbing; some for slashing.

What was written on the sword in Robin Hood?

The sword has the words "Rise and rise again until lambs become lions" written on its hilt.

How did the name of the Claymore sword originate?

The word originates from Scottish Gaelic claidheamh mòr, meaning"great sword".

The scottish claymore sword was said to have been used by William Wallace, the legendary Scottish warlord portrayed by Mel Gibson in the 1995 movie, Braveheart.

What cursed sword did zoro get from loguetown?

Zoro received the Sandai Kitetsu, a cursed sword that is one of the 21 Great Grade swords in the One Piece world. It is known for being cursed and said to bring misfortune to its wielder.

What is special about the sword of Godric Gryffindor?

Some special things that come to mind: (1) that it belonged to one of the founders of Hogwarts; (2) that it appears in times of need to "true Griffindors", people who show certain of the characteristics that Griffindor prized (such as valor); (3) that it absorbs things that make it stronger.

Did cowboys use swords?

Swords were not a common tool among cowboys. Many members of calvary during "wild west" times would have one, but it would not have been practical for actual cowboys. Their main weapon would have been a rifle, and some would have had a pistol as a sidearm.