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Japanese Katana were first made to be worn and used in battle by the Samurai class in feudal Japan. Katana are traditionally a long, single-edge sword with a square or round guard and a handle long enough for two hands. For info on care and maintenance of your katana or Samurai sword, visit our Sword Care page.
This was often a desperate move on the part of the losing side. At that point, when an inexperienced swordsman was surrounded by enemies, the only way to escape was the flexibility and speed of curved swords. First of all, curved swords are easier to draw from the sheath than a straight blade. They should also be your go-to choice if you have to hack down multiple enemies quickly. Curved swords have more cutting area than straight ones, as they have a better angle of attack.