Japanese Tanto
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010Japanese Tanto
About Japanese swords. What’s the difference between a tanto, tachi and a daikatana?
I know “daikatana” means “Long Sword” but to me, tantos, tachis and daikatanas look the same length.
So how do I recognize the difference?
Japanese swords are classified by length. “Tanto” is a small shaped blade shorter than 30cm. The length of “tachi,” which is suspended by cords from a belt, is 75cm. Tachi is worn cutting edge down. A blade longer than 60cm is considered a “daito” or long sword, and daito falls into the category of katana. Katana, Japanese backsword or longsword, is worn with cutting edge up through the obi (sashes worn with kimono). Therefore, tanto and tachi are not considered as katana. (By the way, it is called daito, not daikatana.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katana
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Japanese tanto Photo Mugs Japanese tanto which belonged to Admiral Sir William Henderson (active 1896). When received, this weapon was enclosed in a silk brocade bag covered entirely with embroidery. Attached to the bag is a loop of twisted silk cord, red in colour. An envelope found in the bag has the following written on it This was given, when in Japan, to Captain W H Henderson, R.N in 1896 by a Japanese gentleman. The … |
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