2006-12-05 10:23:24 · 4 answers · asked by curiusmercian 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
It really depends on the sword. For Japanese swords, hang them on hooks or a wall mount, (both prefferably wooden) edge up for a katana (or newer style blade and mountings); and edge down for tachi (older style mountings with brackets). If it is gunto (military) hang it like you would a katana. For European and double edged oriental swords, the most common practice seems to be point dow and pommel raised. I would assume that this follows with both ettequite (a blade that is pointed down when handed away is easier for the one recieving to grasp, and a downward facing blade is, for the most part, in a non-aggressive position) and practicality (a sword with the hilt facing up can be grasped and readied faster than a perilously placed, blade up weapon.)
2006-12-06 17:07:03 · answer #1 · answered by thetsugiosan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where people cant see it so they dont know youre going to kill them : )
but seriously, level with the ground, blade down. use metal hooks from the wall & slightly slant it so the top it resting against the wall and the blade in the hooks. if you have two, in an "X" shape.
2006-12-05 18:27:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DOWN...it just seems proper that way...mum always said to hold knives and scissors pointing downwards
2006-12-05 20:49:53 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Pictsy♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
securely, very securely, so it doesnt fall on your head
2006-12-05 18:30:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋