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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.
A Japanese sword (æ¥æ¬å, nihontÅ) is one of several types of traditionally made swords from Japan.There are many types of Japanese swords that differ by size, shape, field of application and method of manufacture. Some of the more commonly known types of Japanese swords are the katana, wakizashi, and tachi.he production of swords in Japan is divided into specific time periods: jokoto (ancient swords, until around 900 A.D.), koto (old swords from around 900â1596), shinto (new swords 1596â1780), shinshinto (new new swords 1781â1876), gendaito (modern swords 1876â1945), and shinsakuto (newly made swords 1953âpresent).