| This is a good choice representing a katana, or | | | | the same time period from the 1600s to mid to late |
| "samurai sword," in the 40 Inch Gold Spiral Dragon | | | | 1800s. One of the most famous Japanese |
| Red Katana Sword Plus Extras is a great selection. | | | | swordsmen was named Miyamoto Musashi who was |
| This particular model includes a gold dragon theme | | | | known for his creation of a fighting style known as |
| throughout the construction of what is a | | | | Niten-ryu and the author of The Book of Five Rings |
| premium-styled red katana. This is one of the best | | | | that teaches strategy, tactics as well as philosophy |
| swords offered here displaying a gold dragon on the | | | | written in the 17th century and studied still today. |
| hilt with each end piece a silver dragon cap. You can | | | | He is credited with creating a two-sword technique |
| tell right off that a great deal of detail attention | | | | that became a staple of kenjitsu known as niten-ichi |
| accompanied the creation of this sword. | | | | (Tow Swords as One) which he noted was inspired |
| Following Tradition | | | | by the two-hand drumming technique employed by |
| Traditionally, Japanese sword makers were held in | | | | Buddhist monks. Musashi is said to have travelled |
| deep regard for their attention to detail creating | | | | throughout Japan participating in challenge duels. He |
| many katanas for the warrior Samurai class. A katana | | | | participated in more than 60 during his lifetime never |
| could be specifically designed and created for one | | | | losing one. In fact, legend has him at age 13 in his |
| individual that would become associated with its | | | | first duel that resulted in the death of his opponent. |
| owner much like a specifically manufactured set of | | | | He might have been proud to wield a sword such as |
| pearl-handle six shooters would be created for a | | | | this 40 Inch Gold Spiral Dragon Red Katana Sword |
| famous gunslinger in the U.S. Old West of the mid to | | | | Plus Extras. |
| late 1800s. | | | | Product Particulars |
| In fact, the practice of iado, the drawing of the | | | | This 40 Inch Gold Spiral Dragon Red Katana Sword |
| sword and cutting of an opponent has been | | | | Plus Extras sports a superbly crafted stainless steel |
| compared to the art of the shootout where two | | | | blade that slips into a hard red-colored scabbard with |
| gunmen stared each other down in a dusty street in | | | | high gloss finish. The sword has a long, two-fisted |
| an old West town until each drew a gun from a | | | | handle of a red snakeskin-style with gold molden |
| holster and fired at their opponent. | | | | artwork enhancements wrapped in red cord. The |
| Duels Fought For Centuries | | | | extras include a 7.875 inch stiletto with a 7.5 inch |
| The art of Japanese swordsmanship that includes use | | | | knife that hide away firmly fitted in the scabbard. |
| of a katana is known as kenjitsu. Practitioners settled | | | | The overall presentation length is 40 inches with a |
| scores with a katana in hand much like the duels | | | | 26.125 blade length and a 10.75 inch long handle. |
| between gentlemen on the European continent during | | | | |