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Samurai Swords The Official Name for the Samurai sword is the Katana. In english this sword is referred to as the Japanes longsword. This type of sword is made to very exacting specifications and is curved with a sharpened blade on one side. But this doesn't mean only the sharpened side was used. The blunt side was also a dangerous weapon and the samurai used it when he wished to subdue his opponent without cutting and killing him.
Generally the samurai sword was used as a cutting/slashing weapon but because the curve was gentle it could also be effectively used in a thrusting strike - using the point the penetrate an opponents armor. Typically a samurai would not carry this weapon alone. He would pair this sword up with a second smaller weapon -either a wakizashi or a tanto. The tanto is about the size of a dagger but in the same curved fashion as the Katana. The Wakizashi was a mid-length weapon shorter than the Katana but longer than the tanto.
Here is an authentic Japanese Tanto. This weapon was used when the sword fighting got very close.
More Samurai Sword Accessories
Samurai Warrior 2 Piece Wooden Sword Set If you are interested in samurai swords but are only a beginner it is always a good choice to get yourself a wooden practice weapon. It is a safe way to learn and they are very inexpensive.
2 Tier Deluxe Katana Sword Display Wall Stand Rack Looking for a way to display your samurai swords? You can't just stick it under the bed. It is a work of art and you should display it properly.
Shinai Kendo Stick Bamboo Sword The Shinai Kendo Bamboo sword is quite possibly the most popular wooden weapon that is made. Product Description
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Here is an interesting combination of Katana and Tanto (Sword and dagger) the dagger is hidden inside the handle of the Sword. Availabe at amazon.com 
