is it still a katana if the blade is not curved?
2007-07-29 12:57:42 · 4 answers · asked by someone you definatly don't 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
After the 1400s, the katana was classified as a curved sword. Before that, the katana was just a type of Japanese backsword or longsword. Longswords are usually straight. So, a katana used to mean a Japanese sword, not necessarily straight. Now, though, it is only considered a katana if it is Japanese and curved.
2007-07-29 15:35:44 · answer #1 · answered by Dude Scimmy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure, but I do know the Japanese first got hold of some Chinese swords which were long and straight and then copied them and went from there. The made a better sword than the Chinese had ever dreamed of. I collect ancient Chinese and Japanese coins and in some of the coin books a little history is also given. I got this info form a book written in the early 1800's by a missionary who wrote books on coins and other subjects. Hope this helps some.
2007-07-29 22:44:21 · answer #2 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would think. of you take it some where thay might give you problems if you dont curve the blade
2007-08-04 22:39:56 · answer #3 · answered by xeon286 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i do not think so, oh, wait, yes... :(
2007-07-29 20:49:54 · answer #4 · answered by Envy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋