Katana Swords

Curved Japanese blades were made from the 900s to today. There are many periods in Japan when swords were cranked out in high volume to meet war-time conditions. Swords tradition and culture was very important to Japanese life and they commonly adopted the word "Nihonto" as Japanese swords that is originally Chinese word.

Katana (type of sword) is one of the most common type of nihonto and used in ancient Japan as well as today. This type was used by samurai when they roamed the streets of Japan and it was the best tool used by their warriors that is why also known as Samurai Sword of Japanese feudal.

Description: Single edged blade sword is commonly called Katana, a curved and circular, long shaped sword and valued because of its sharpness and cutting ability. Because of its distinctive features and design,it was very helpful in battle times to cut the enemy in single motion.They also use other weapons in pair with Katana but those tools were useful only for in door battle.

Tamahagane is a quality steel that used to refine blade differ this sword and this excellent steel makes it valuable and stands unparalleled in terms of its popularity amongst all other swords that make up the Japanese collection.

Histroy says that Katana sword was introduced during the Muromachi period that lasted from 1392 to 1573. Its curved shape design brought revolution in war ground when warriors started fighting using horses and its length was 70 to 73cm that was reduced to 60cm but nowadays again it is stretched to the original length.Beautiful looks of Katana is also admirable character that is why it is an antique art in Japanese culture also.

Usage: As quality blade sharpened the weapon, so it is necessary to get complete information to use this tool. Fighters always make best practices to handle this type of sword like How to capture, how to make a hit, how to get escape while hitting. These tools also require complete care and cleanliness because long time frequent usage may damage the tool because of carelessness. In this case timely inspection and precautions are beneficial to extend the useful time of weapon.

Different steps and several experienced smiths are involved in making Katana; first forging the Katana blade: different types of blades are heated separately. Secondly folding the katana blade, gradually forlding, heating reduced the weight of blade, third combining the steel, clay coating and heat tempering, decoration etc.

In Japanese marketplace Katana swords are categorized by Forge, steel and by price.

By Forge Katana swords are CAS/Hanwei (largest brand in decorartive and functional manner in Japan made by Chinese craftsman Mr. Chan Paul), Cold Steel (sharpest and longest knives known for their toughness), Thaitsuki Nihonto also has sharp blades. Bushido is hand forged, high carbon steel blade. Katsumoto, Kawashima, Valiant Armoury, Dynasty Forge, Imperial Forge, Darnascus, Masahiro, Rittersteel, Ryumon, United Cutlery, Musashi Swords, Cheness Cutlery are types of Katana swords are known for their sharp blades.

Swords that are categorized by steel are Spring steel, High carbon, Folded steel, Tamahagane.

Jungle Machete is not a Samurai sword but used to clean out the way.