Japanese Swords
Japanese Swords Represent the Spirit and the Culture of Japan
Japanese Swords Represent the Spirit and the Culture of Japan
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Dragon Samurai Sword Intricately hand-painted with a gold and red dragon that wraps his way around this beautifully black lacquered scabbard, this samurai sword, will be the highlight of your collection. Read More... Price: $389.99 Black Belt Special! |
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Black Dragon Katana This replica katana features a 26-1/8 in. 440 stainless steel blade. 39-1/4 in. long overall. Slotted scabbard to display dragon blade included. Read More... Price: $29.95 Black Belt Special! |
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Japanese Tachi Sword Dating back hundreds of years, this was the first sword that featured a long curved blade. Approx 40 in. long overall. Comes sharpened. Read More... Price: $99.95 - $109.95 Black Belt Special! |
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Traditional Samurai Katana with Kanji Imprint Features a practical metal spoke guard and matching metal guard, end cap, scabbard mouth, and scabbard cap. Engraved carbon steel 27 in. blade. Read More... Price: $9.95 Black Belt Special! |
Japanese swords include the sword of the Samurai, the
Ninja, and the Shogun. Some may be very ornate and
others very minimal. The evolution of the Japanese Sword
has moved lock step with the ever changing history of
Japan.
The Japanese sword has been idolized, worshipped,
collected and deified. The collection of Japanese swords
include the Katana, the Wakizashi, the Tanto, the Daisho,
the Kogatana, and the Tachi.
The swords forged by the 14th and 15th century master craftsman are considered to be priceless national treasures. The Japanese sword is one of the finest edged blades crafted anywhere.
The Japanese sword is forged out of steel, fire and water. The oldest sword recorded in Japanese history is the present sent from China to queen Himeko during the Wei Dynasty in 240 AD. In 280 AD many more iron swords were imported from China to Japan.
The swords forged by the 14th and 15th century master craftsman are considered to be priceless national treasures. The Japanese sword is one of the finest edged blades crafted anywhere.
The Japanese sword is forged out of steel, fire and water. The oldest sword recorded in Japanese history is the present sent from China to queen Himeko during the Wei Dynasty in 240 AD. In 280 AD many more iron swords were imported from China to Japan.
It is believed that the art of forging a steel sword
came soon after from China and Korea, but the details
are unknown. We do know that in the 5th century steel
swords were already made in Japan. These were of the
straight, single-edged type called chokuto. The method
of hardening the steel that is so typical of Japanese
swords was first used in 6th century.
The era of the straight sword lasted until the 8th century. Then the predominant style of warfare changed from fighting on foot to fighting on horseback. To accommodate horseback fighting the swords became curved. These long, curved single-edged swords were called tachi. There were many intermediate forms between chokuto and tachi. The most common of these were kogarasumaru (a curved, two-edged sword) and kenukigatatachi. The term Nipponto or Nihonto (literally 'Japanese sword') is usually reserved to swords with curvature.
The era of the straight sword lasted until the 8th century. Then the predominant style of warfare changed from fighting on foot to fighting on horseback. To accommodate horseback fighting the swords became curved. These long, curved single-edged swords were called tachi. There were many intermediate forms between chokuto and tachi. The most common of these were kogarasumaru (a curved, two-edged sword) and kenukigatatachi. The term Nipponto or Nihonto (literally 'Japanese sword') is usually reserved to swords with curvature.
