Uchi means to strike while Gatana is a variant of Katana and means sword. The UchiGatana or UchiKatana is a compound of two Japanese words and these are Uchi and Gatana. The deep curvature of the blade is very prominent and the ancient Samurai believed that there was a divine power present in their sword and protected them. The tachi is an older sword also called koto. This hung loosely on the hips with the cut pointing toward the ground so it could be pulled quickly to take down the enemy. It was used by the armored samurai on horseback during the Heian period (794-1185 A.D.) and the early Muromachi period (1336 to 1392 A.D.). The Tachi is a longer sword with a deep curve or curvature. The Katana has gone through a long development that has great influence from the Tachi. In that respect, a Katana is not only about the Samurai, but also the blacksmiths and feudal lords who were involved.
The word Katana has been spread all over the world and that we can experience the profound culture of the Samurai today can only be grateful for. The Samurai or Samurai was the warrior class until 1868, when it was abolished and the wearing of swords in public was forbidden.Īctually, samurai means 'he who serves' and these were the armed forces of Japan from about the 12th century to the late 19th century. A Japanese sword or Samurai Sword is known in Japan as the Katana and is an important part of more than thousands of years of the Samurai legacy.
What was once a very important weapon of the Samurai has now become a great cultural symbol of strength and beauty.
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