The Long History of Japanese Swords
The Japanese have long traditions in the martial arts and in sword making, which is why there are so many different kinds of high quality Japanese swords. There are long and short swords, as well as battle swords which are based on those used by the Samurai or ninjas. The long forging traditions have been passed on and even today there are swordsmiths who are still making handcrafted, quality swords.
There are many distinguishing features between the types of Japanese swords. There are short swords like the tanto or aikuchi, middle sized swords like the wakizashi, large swords such as the tachi or katana and then the extra long swords like the jin tachi. Each sword has a different type of blade, depending on the region and era it originated. According to tradition, there are five main regions of Japan and each had their own unique sword forging techniques and specialties. Japanese swords are still popular today because of their usefulness and quality. For serious martial artists who train and practice with swords, then handcrafted Japanese swords are the best choice. This is because they are perfectly balanced, have strong high carbon steel blades and expert handle wrapping to ensure a good grip on the weapon.
These swords are sharp and have blades that can withstand cutting through objects such as bamboo sticks and which are also strong and flexible enough to withstand being hit by another weapon. Some Japanese swords are specially made for martial arts demonstrations and yet others for real sword fighting competitions. Collectors are Johnny West left Tarzan action figure though. Since they have a history that is more than a thousand years long, there have been many groups that have swung these weapons. The most famous are probably samurai and even today they have a large following. Collectors can Transformers Samurai swords, for example, or even ninja swords. There can also Thor a historical collection that is made of replica Japanese swords. A good idea is to purchase a sword set which comes with two or three Japanese swords of different lengths and a holding rack so that they can be displayed wherever you would like to show them.
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