2007-08-12 15:43:27 · 8 answers · asked by Robert B 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Katana and wakizashi were often forged with different profiles, different blade thicknesses, and varying amounts of grind. Wakizashi were not simply scaled-down katana; they were often forged in hira-zukuri or other such forms which were very rare on katana.
The Japanese sword blade is formed from a combination of three different steels: a harder outer jacket steel wrapped around a relatively softer, inner core of steel. This creates a blade which has a unique hard,highly razor sharp cutting edge with an inner core which is resilient and able to absorb shocks in a way which reduces the possibility of the blade breaking or bending when used in combat.
2007-08-12 16:33:31 · answer #1 · answered by Hamish 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A sword is only as strong as the hand that wields it...
This my padwan is the answer to the riddle of steel...
2007-08-15 13:50:57 · answer #2 · answered by Jezmanrulz-PWC-WRW 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't count on the style as much as the metal. I am very fond of 1095 Spanish Stainless Steel.
2007-08-13 00:46:38 · answer #3 · answered by tercentenary98 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Damascus Steel is world renowned for its strength and flexibility. Even though the forging techniques were lost.
2007-08-12 22:51:30 · answer #4 · answered by Kris D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Pen
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A sword is only as strong as the person wielding it is skilled.
2007-08-12 22:51:08 · answer #5 · answered by Aurora 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Word of the Lord is stronger than any two-edged sword.
2007-08-12 22:54:38 · answer #6 · answered by Steel Rain 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
katana
2007-08-12 22:52:55 · answer #7 · answered by z-man100@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EXCALIBUR
2007-08-12 22:48:27 · answer #8 · answered by ARREAZA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋