| What makes the ninja sword so desired to | | | | helped give the impression that the blade was |
| captivate the imagination. Perhaps it is the rugged | | | | longer than it actually was. The combination of a |
| and practical beauty of this ninja sword. Straight in | | | | short blade and long deceiving handle allowed the |
| it's lines, practical in it's appearance, the ninja | | | | ninja to use the ninja sword in quick strike |
| sword is a beautiful weapon that when displayed, | | | | situations. Second the handle was longer to give a |
| brings to a room a sense of mystery. Used on | | | | sense that the blade was longer. The blade was |
| occasion by the ninja, the ninja sword was used | | | | laso elongated to be able to use the blade in |
| for unique roles in a war. The ninja were the | | | | situations that required traversing an object such |
| special-forces of the Japanese army or of a king. | | | | as a wall, much like a pole-vaulter. |
| Trained for the utmost stealth, they were the | | | | The ninja sword is a weapon of quiet elegance |
| assassins, the saboteurs; the scouts. As such long | | | | and purposed practicality. It's intended use from |
| unwieldy swords were of little use to the ninja. | | | | ages long past, have made this a weapon that |
| The ninja sword was designed for quick draws | | | | emanates the strength and grace of the ninja. |
| from the sheath to overcome an opponent with | | | | The ninja sword is beautiful and truly an object |
| a longer sword. This crucial moment was enough | | | | that is not merely an object but an invitation to |
| to have the edge and give the ninja victory in | | | | feel the sense of history and honor from whence |
| close combat. | | | | this sword was used. One must see this truly |
| The ninja sword is a bright short blade, with a | | | | remarkable object to appreciate it's graceful lines, |
| long handle, and tended to have a straighter edge | | | | and defined shape. Display this particular blade as |
| than the more popular katana. There were two | | | | part of a collection, or a single eye-catching object |
| reasons for these differences. The first as has | | | | that draws the attention of all who enter into a |
| already been mentioned was the ability for the | | | | room. |
| quick attack, aided by the long handle, which | | | | |