Wednesday, July 20, 2011

What Good Samurai Swords Are

By Lindsey Herring


History has played a major role on how people have formed the present society. Particularly, many are into knowing more about the weaponry of the ancient times which does not exempt the mystifying samurai swords that Japan had for its warriors. The country's famous military dictators used to have them, making them big figures in history.

Warriors often ride their horses when they are in the battlefield and draw their sword out of a wooden scabbard called saya of which the opening is made with a buffalo ring. This prevents the splitting of the wooden case due to constant pressure from removing and returning the material.

Samurais believe that their instruments have spirits that live within them; thus, naming them is not a rare occasion in ancient Japan. The first of the weapons were straight bladed and single edge but due to warriors opting for more precise hits and easier mounting, they have switched to what has become now the famous form, the curved blades.

These materials come in three main forms namely the Katana, Wakizashi and the Tanto. The first one is the longest of the three types which measures up to 24 inches in length while the second one measures from 12 to 24 inches long. Tanto is a small knife utilized for the same purpose as Wakizashi. The shoguns carried with them Katana and Wakizashi, providing them the license to kill any outlaw.

People have to be particular with choosing a sword as this is a very priceless historical item. For maximum strength, choosing pure steel as its component would be necessary. The forging should also have been done in a sophisticated manner, just like the ancient weapons have been. A heating treating for the edges known as hamon should be done to guarantee the right polish.

For a more sophisticated feel, clients might as well be particular with the design of the blades they are going to buy. They should look as close as original blades to guarantee the best connection between the sword and the user himself.

Being able to test the materials would be necessary to warrant its quality. In fact, the ancient swordsmen have tested the blades by striking at the smaller and bigger bones of corpses. This was highly important for a precise strike to enemies.

Clients can get maximum protection for their samurai swords if they ensure they go along with warranty upon purchase. There is no knowing how manufacturer defects can conceal themselves. Policies regarding payments, returns and refunds should be deeply familiarized by clients too to ensure satisfaction.




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