Ancient swords of Japan

legendary Japanese sword

Japanese sword

thumb|300px|Japanese straight swords, 6–7th century, Kofun period, Met Museum The is a straight, single-edged Japanese sword that was mainly produced prior to the 9th century. Its basic style is likely derived from similar swords of ancient China. Chokutō were used on foot for stabbing or slashing and were worn hung from the waist.The Japanese sword, Kanzan Satō, Kodansha International, May 30, 1983 P.28