| The antique samurai swords were straight | | | | guarantee on the authenticity of the samurai |
| bladed, single edged weapons called chokuto. | | | | sword is confirmed with these recordings. |
| It was only in the 8th century that the | | | | |
| curved samurai swords were first introduced. | | | | It is interesting to learn that the samurai |
| The reason it was introduced was that | | | | swords with a quality point are considered |
| samurais found these samurai swords easier to | | | | authentic samurai swords. This is because it |
| draw from the scabbard. | | | | takes great skill and effort in hand creating |
| | | | the point. The polish of the samurai sword is |
| There are basically three types of Japanese | | | | also taken into consideration when choosing a |
| samurai swords. The longest samurai sword | | | | samurai sword. With its polish, the final |
| that is over 24 inches is the Katana that is | | | | shape of the samurai sword is determined. |
| preferred for use in outdoor combat. The | | | | Ancient samurai swords were usually hand |
| Wakizashi is a samurai sword that is slightly | | | | polished, and this proved to be a rather long |
| shorter than the Katana and is about 12 to 24 | | | | and tedious process. |
| inches long. This samurai sword is usually | | | | |
| used for indoor combats. The Tanta is a | | | | There are many sites and stores offering |
| samurai sword, which is a small knife, and is | | | | cheap samurai swords and discount samurai |
| used for indoor combat too. | | | | swords. However, these are not authentic |
| | | | samurai swords which don't have forged steel |
| To make sure the samurai sword is up to the | | | | blades. When buying samurai swords, you have |
| mark, sword testers pass the blade through | | | | to ask for samurai swords with forged steel |
| the bodies of corpses. First the small bones | | | | and heat treated blades. The design and shape |
| are cut through, and then the large bones. | | | | of the samurai sword should also be like |
| The results of the test are recorded on the | | | | ancient samurai swords which are designed to |
| nakago, which is the metal piece that joins | | | | have the right balance. |
| the samurai sword blade to its handle. Your | | | | |