The Japanese Katana
The Japanese katana is a well known sword. This sword has a single edged curved blade. The sword has a two handed handle. It is the most popular sword used by the samurai class of warriors in feudal Japan. Therefore, it is also known as the samurai katana sword. The katana is appreciated by the collectors all around the world due to its unique characteristics. It has a distinctive appearance. The single edged blade of the sword has a circular or a square guard. The grip of the sword is long enough to accommodate the two hands of the warrior. The use of katana started during the Muromachi period in Japan . The katana is worn by the warrior with its cutting edge facing in the upward direction. The nature of combat changed over a period of time which led to the discovery of this kind of a sword. It was necessary to draw the sword quickly during a combat and the katana sword was made suitable for such a purpose. The samurai could draw the katana sword easily a...