The Katana has evolved throughout the course of Japanese history. The warriors wore the sharp edges facing up. This sword was convenient to use because it can be worn with the help of a belt like sash or obi. It was this quick response time that save the lives of the owner hence the preference for Samurai Katana. During combat, it was essential that the fighter needs to quickly draw his sword.

Samurai warriors preferred using Katana sword. Japanese Katana T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel with Hadori Polish A matte finish is given to the blunt edge of the sword to emphasize the hamon. This produces a mirror finish which improves the aesthetics of the sword. This is because of the difference in densities applied to the steel.Īfter the forging process, the Katana blade is sent to be polished. Because of the process of hardening and quenching this causes the blade to harden and curved. The edged of the blade is coated with a thinner layer of clay.

This process is made during the hammering phase were a stronger Katana is forged. Older steel has higher oxygen concentrations and can be easily stretched to remove the impurities. This process actually removes the impurities. Katana were traditionally made from Japanese steel using different folded layered steel with various carbon concentration. However, Tachi was the inspiration for the Katana. Katana is also known as uchigatana which describes a long sword to differentiate this sword from that of the Tachi. There are actually six different periods when the production of swords in Japan took place. This Katana sword has a long grip and can accommodate both hands of the Samurai. Samurai Katana is characterized by a single edged curved blade with either a circular or square guard. The Katana is a traditionally made Japanese sword used during the feudal period in Japan. There is a lot of rich history that surrounds the Katana sword. Add to cart Evolution of the Katana Swordĭate Produced: Muromachi period from 1392 to the present Katana Sword History

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