uchigatana
Sign in to saveAn is a type of Japanese sword worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan. The uchigatana was the descendant of the tachi. The official term for katana in Japan is uchigatana and the term katana often refers to single-edged swords from around the world.
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- Weapon.image
- Katana-bois-p1000654.jpg
- Weapon.image_size
- 300
- Weapon.caption
- Uchigatana full exterior (upper section)
- Weapon.origin
- Japan
- Weapon.type
- Sword
- Weapon.is_bladed
- yes
- Weapon.production_date
- Kamakura Period (1185–1333) to present
- Weapon.part_length
- 60+ cm
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An is a type of Japanese sword worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan. The uchigatana was the descendant of the tachi. The official term for katana in Japan is uchigatana and the term katana often refers to single-edged swords from around the world.
==History== The production of swords in Japan is divided into specific time periods: Jokoto (ancient swords, until around 900 ) Koto (old swords from around 900–1596 ) Shinto (new swords 1596–1780 ) Shinshinto (new new swords 1781–1876 ) Gendaito (modern swords 1876–1945 ) Shinsakuto (newly made swords 1953–present) From the Heian to the Muromachi Period, the primary battlefield sword was the tachi. Its long blade and sharp edge made it ideal for use on horseback. During the fifteenth century, the uchigatana came into use, and during the Muromachi Period (1336 to 1573) use of the uchigatana became widespread.