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Why are the katana's preferred over other swords?

Why are the katana's preferred over other swords?

Posted at： 2015-05-07　
I'd suppose for two reasons. One is looks. They look awesome man! The second would be they are lightweight, allowing for fast and flashy strikes. These two have made its appearance in media, movies, video games, make it one of the most famous swords in history. But I'd advise you to visit your average martial arts dojo. Sure, there may be a triset of swords (katana, wakisashi, and tanto) in some. But what weapons do the instructors teach the students? Some do not teach any outside the body! But out of those that have weapons, I've never found a school without the Bo. Escrima is another common one. The nunchaku also makes alot of appearances, but those who know what their doing can make this 'flashy' or 'movie weapon' very dangerous. The sword is rarely taught. Because if your walking in the woods/beach and theres a stick on the ground, or in the street by a steel pipe, depending on its length it can easily become a Bo, Jo (4 foot staff) or escrima stick. But if you have to rely on weapons to defend yourself, your style has failed you. I doubt you will ever walk in the woods and find an escrima the same day you are attacked!

I think the most deadly weapon would be this knife.



It's true. There is a-lot of hype surrounding the katana. Movie hype, "zombie apocalypse weapon", it is just "so well crafted", blah, blah, blah.

I've seen it and heard it millions of time over.

The katana is an excellent weapon just like every other sword with it's own technique. There is nothing super special about. I have been training with one for over 7 yrs and it's actually rather boring. Well, not boring, it's style is not as fun as other forms of swordsmanship in my opinion.

A-lot of people will tell you the katana is the best sword in the world and it all stems from movie hype. It has developed a false legend around it like the ninja of old.

Personally like the guy above me mentioned I would prefer a hand and a half sword.

They are not. The Japanese sword has a considerable history, and a great deal of myth and tradition attached.... But they are, like all swords, designed specifically to fight the kinds of opponents that the Japanese faced at the time.... Mostly themselves.

They are also designed to take advantage of the materials available to the Japanese smiths, which contrary to popular opinion were not superior, rather the opposite.

The method of forging was designed to make the best use of the rather poor steels that the Japanese traditionally produced.

The result is a sword that's good for slashing and capable of thrusting.... But at the same time even very good specimens are prone to chipping and breaking.

The Europeans produced swords that are every bit as good metalurgically, and in many cases superior. The process for "Wootz" steels resulted in metals that are nearly as good as contemporary materials.

Most of the katana's mystique centers around the elaborate rituals and etiquette that were developed by the Samurai, and the feeling that the sword was the "soul of the warrior".

The best crafted katanas are made to be light-weight, yet durable. They aren't heavy like medieval broadswords or Chinese swords. Katanas cut through the air effortlessly.

Says who? I really like the Jian. I like Katana too and Chinese broad sword but I really like the Jian.

I prefer a hand and a half bastard sword.

I'm saving up for a ginunting

I like its style.
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