There are many different types of Katanas that were produced in Japan, but there were three that were the most common and I don't know the names nor have I found the info on the web. The most common: The widely known curved katana with one edge and no point at end.
The second: The Strait katana with one edge with no point ant end.
The third: A curved katana with a front edge and non curved back edge to form at pointed tip at end.
@melevolenceXXXensues hamon certainly does serve a purpose. Being razor sharp means nothing if it looses its sharpness after a few cuts. Even cutting tatami you will dullen a sword quickly if the Ha (cutting edge of the blade) isn't made of quality metal. Having a hamon not only says the sword is differentially tempered it says that the metal behind the hamon is softer, which will allow the sword to stay sharper longer and lessen the chance of chipping the blade. Its not just aesthetics
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asoundlikesilence 1 month ago
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............I'm asking, because I am interested in buying one and if you offer one for sale I am willing to put money forward at the right time.
SeanShannohan 1 month ago
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Hello, I was wondering if you can help me today?
There are many different types of Katanas that were produced in Japan, but there were three that were the most common and I don't know the names nor have I found the info on the web. The most common: The widely known curved katana with one edge and no point at end.
The second: The Strait katana with one edge with no point ant end.
The third: A curved katana with a front edge and non curved back edge to form at pointed tip at end.
SeanShannohan 1 month ago
no, its not absolutely authentic.
jord505 2 months ago
tempered carbon steel only, no stainless steel for swords.
anthnchav9 2 months ago
@melevolenceXXXensues hamon certainly does serve a purpose. Being razor sharp means nothing if it looses its sharpness after a few cuts. Even cutting tatami you will dullen a sword quickly if the Ha (cutting edge of the blade) isn't made of quality metal. Having a hamon not only says the sword is differentially tempered it says that the metal behind the hamon is softer, which will allow the sword to stay sharper longer and lessen the chance of chipping the blade. Its not just aesthetics
bryanandhallie 2 months ago
You're supposed to push against the hand guard with your thumb first, then pull. If you don't, the sheath will become loose, and cause injury.
devilslayer888 4 months ago
@swordsaint99 well that serves no purpose to me as long as it's wicked sharp, musashi didn't care for aesthetic either
malevolenceXXXensues 6 months ago
Short Katana it's for Ninja ;D
guaea 6 months ago
It needs a Hamon which is essential in a samurai sword.
swordsaint99 7 months ago