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Introduction to the Naginata and Odachi in Japanese Katana

Introduction to the Naginata and Odachi in Japanese Katana

In terms of length, the longest samurai sword is Naginata, which is similar to the long pole blade of the Chinese Crescent blade and is very popular in Japan. This kind of sword is shorter than the spear, usually the handle is three to six feet long, if the handle is seven feet long, then it is called a big Naginata. There are also very large Naginata with a maximum...

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Does a Naginata Really Save Effort?

Does a Naginata Really Save Effort?

The Naginata is a kind of long-handled weapon used by the ancient Japanese military generals, which is a heavy weapon and the shape is like the Chinese Kwan Tao, and is used in battlefield to combat and kill the enemy. And all the women of the later Samurai family were required to learn the method of Naginata, so the Naginata was modified to be a lightweight weapon so that women can...

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Japanese Samurai Sword, How Effective is It in Real Combat?

Japanese Samurai Sword, How Effective is It in Real Combat?

The katana, as one of the most famous swords in the world, there is not one of them. Depending on the strong cultural export of Japan in the 20th century, Japanese swords frequently appear in movies, TV series and anime, which makes them be well known to people all over the world.   According to popular saying, the samurai sword is not only extremely sharp, but also can easily win...

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Japanese Sword: Power and Beauty in Blade Light and Sword

Japanese Sword: Power and Beauty in Blade Light and Sword

The Japanese sword enjoys a great reputation in the world and is highly valuable both as weapons and works of art. If you have any interest in Japanese culture, you will find that the Japanese sword plays an important role in Japanese literature, movies, anime or games. However, many viewers may have only a general impression of the Japanese sword itself. What is the Odachi sword? And what does the...

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