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Did you know that samurai swords had a specific purpose in ancient Japan? Today most people buy swords for display ie, cutting practice self-defense or martial arts practice.

If you understand how samurai swords were used in the old days, it will certainly help you make a wise decision the next time you want to buy a sword.

So how have samurai swords used in Japan by ancient warriors?

Let me explain 4 ways:

1. The Katana was ninjas always favorite and most important weapon. You can recognize a Katana sword by his ray skin wrapped handle, single-edged blade with slight curve, and protects hands-round. The curved blade has a lot of warriors added cutting power in combat situations.

2. The Wakizashi was secondary or "backup" weapon to old samurai warriors. You should know that most Wakizashi swords look almost exactly like a katana regarding the form and workmanship. The main difference is that the wakizashi had a shorter blade, which makes it perfect for battles within or fights where limited space is available.

3. How samurai swords were used involves more than these two swords however. The Nodachi was the largest sword that would be a samurai. You can locate a Nodachi its extra-long blade and solid handle. These samurai swords were best suited for ninjas with maximum power and strength because of their size and extreme weight.

4. Somewhere along the line in Japan old, a blacksmith blade has decided that the katana was too large and too small wakizashi. This is exactly why he created the "Chisa" katana. This samurai sword like a katana or wakizashi, but has a blade that measures up somewhere in between.

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