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What Are the Types of Naginata?

What Are the Types of Naginata?

The "Naginata" (long sword) was one of the long-handled weapons that appeared in the Heian period. In "Taiping Ji", which is famous for its historical literature, the weapon that appears the most is the Naginata. Due to its large size, it can stab and strike in addition to slashing, so it was widely used as a main weapon in the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Next we introduce the types of...

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Does a Tanto Need to Curve? Exploring Blade Design and Functionality

Does a Tanto Need to Curve? Exploring Blade Design and Functionality

Why are katana swords curved? This happens during the clay tempered process stage, clay is coated on the sword ridge, when quenching the blade, the part not covered by clay cools faster and becomes very hard, while the sword ridge cools more slowly and remains relatively soft and pliable, the metal blade expands and contracts with heat, so the part not covered with clay will expand more than the spine, causing...

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Katana Blade: Symbolizes the Identity and Status of the Japanese Samurai

Katana Blade: Symbolizes the Identity and Status of the Japanese Samurai

Find out what katana blade is and its importance: symbolizes the identity and status of the japanese samurai.

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Why Is the Muramasa Sword Called the Demon Blade in History and Bleach?

Why Is the Muramasa Sword Called the Demon Blade in History and Bleach?

Why Is the Muramasa Sword Called the Demon Blade in History and Bleach? It was originally the name of Ise's swordsmanship for about a hundred years from the middle of the Muromachi period to the Tensho period. At that time, Japan was entering the turbulent period of the Warring States Period, and there was a great demand for the Japanese katana sword. Muramasa only produces the best knives that can...

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