Katana Shirasaya Swords
Sunday, June 13th, 2010Katana Shirasaya Swords
True Swords Help: Picking a Katana?
Hi,
I’m Kinda new to the whole Katana purchasing thing and wanted someone with a little more experience to help me out. Im trying to figure out which one of these two swords to purchase, or if theres one more worthy for the same price.
First off,
I’m buying it off TrueSwords.com
Choice 1 :
http://www.trueswords.com/bushido-musashi-rosewood-shirasaya-sword-full-tang-p-2795.html
Choice 2:
http://www.trueswords.com/beautiful-natural-katana-sword-full-tang-earth-tones-p-5292.html
For one thing, I know their both Carbon Steel, and not flimsy stainless steel. But what are the pros and cons of these swords. No Im not going to fight with the swords, but I like it to be a decorative piece, but be ready for action if the moment called for it.
Thank You,
P.S.
If you search through the site and find something better, do tell. TY =]
A Japanese Sword or nihonto is one of the traditional bladed weapons of Japan. There are several types of Japanese sword, according to size, field of application and method of manufacture. The most commonly known type of Japanese sword is the katana, which is a single-edged and usually curved Long Sword, traditionally used by samurai from the 1400s onwards. Other types of Japanese swords include wakizashi, which is a Short Sword, tsurugi, which are double-edged long swords and odachi, which are older versions.
Japanese swords are still commonly seen today and remain very popular. Antique and modernly-forged swords can easily be found and purchased. Modern, authentic nihonto are made by a few hundred swordsmiths in Japan. Most Old Japanese swords can be traced back to one of five provinces, each of which had its own school, traditions and trademarks. My favourite are the blades from Seki and Mino in Gifu which were famous from the start for their quality and sharpness.
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