The Five Blades of the Samurai Era Samurai Swords - SwordsKingdom Known as some of the greatest fighters in Japan's medieval history, samurai comprised the elite military class and eventually ascended to the highest social status. They were very skilled fighters, and they possessed a wide variety of weapons, the most well-known of which was the sword. The curved, single-edged Katana, the shorter Wakizashi used in tandem with it, the dagger-like Tanto for close quarters fighting, the enormous field sword Nodachi, and the more traditional, curved Tachi worn in a different manner than the Katana, were the five major types of swords used by Samurai warriors. 1. Katana The most well-known samurai sword is the katana, which is distinguished by its long, curved blade and two-handed grip. Its blade is thin and single-edged, and its unique guard may be square or round. It is made to be used at a distance and with great force. The hilt makes up around 25% of the overall length of a k...
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