Reverse Blade Sword
Reverse Blade Sword
Has any one ever heard of a sakabato sword?
It’s a reversed edge katana, and extremely hard to master the blade >.< If you have even heard of one, let me know; if you own one or know where to get one, let me know ^.^
Wise Sage,
Wonderful question and I had fun researching this and learning new knowledge;0)
A Sakabato sword-is unique type of Japanese Sword. While normal Japanaese swords (Katanas) have the shorter side of the blade sharpened, the sakabato is sharpened on the opposite side. This is why it is known as a reverse-bladed sword. It is non-lethal until turned over.
This is the main weapon of the character Himura Kenshin, from the popular manga series Rurouni Kenshin. It was created by Nobuhiro Watsuki as an original weapon that represents Kenshin’s lack of willingness to kill.
Watsuki has stated in an interview that the sakabatō was his creation. There is no record of reverse-bladed katana ever having been used historically in Japan and there is no existing school of swordsmanship that employs them. However, since the manga was published, non-functional sakabatō have been produced for purchase by collectors and fans…”
Take care and I love to learn and share what I have found,
Devin Willis
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