one of my favorite Japanese blade shapes #katana #sword

[fusionxtras]

Just going to show off a 400yo sword. No biggie.

[moontoon]

Every cell in my body would love to just hold a 400 year old blade in my hands and just ponder it’s long story and think about the people that were present on the day of its birth… truly amazing pieces

[SeanCrosser]

I love o-suriage blades as a concept, but it feels a bit sad that I couldn't see them as they were as naginata, tachi, or nagamaki.

On the other hand, shortened swords made from broken blades is a very awesome thing. Very "even in death I still serve".

[jima]

I have 2 blades one from the 1600s and one from 1830. Took a while to get them imported to Australia. Used Chinese made katanas and wakizashi for 42 years and they were heavier than my brokens. Had 3 custom made but the swordsmith skill is not comparable to the Japanese made blades. They are incredibly beautiful. The different style blades and the work of polishers with different style hamon. They are very costly but worth every dollar. I feel jealous watching you with all these beautiful works of art. Thank you for sharing. Some of those comments you read out should just be ignored. Everyone is an expert these days because they watched ninja turtles.

[navjotsingh]

Nagamaki is a beautifully blade as I can see.

[chadderbox]

I have a HUGE Love & appreciation for GOOD Blades, and Sir-THAT IS AN *EXCEPTIONAL BLADE!!!!*

[LionAstrology]

Those are my favorite Japanese antique weapons, the ones made into other ones. The practicality of the Japanese is ever impressive.

[GnohmPolaeon.B.OniShartz]

Oh, i see the bridge. That second blade is something else though. Im being european here, but, That second blade is definitely more refined for sweeping.

Im being pendatic probably, but I too, really like your Wakizashi. Thats an attractive blade. Very attractive.

[theronfriss]

That is so cool! I want a wakizashi like this

[exander]

I agree. The nagamaki (or unokubi) style are also excellent cutting blades. I find that they have very little drag in a target.

[darrendehart]

Amazing information you definitely studied your craft Sir.

[NieroshaiTheSable]

Honestly, nagamaki are probably one of my favorite sword designs, the other being the Elmslie type M3e+, a double-clipped messer with similar curve to most later katanas.

[staticx]

I must agree with you on that Nagamaki blade shape

[peterkhew]

I wonder whether this sword shape was the inspiration for Inuyasha's Tessaiga.

[OG-ProfessorFarnsworth]

I totally agree! An old friend of mine had a short wakazaski/tanto. Whatever the proper name is. About 12 inches long.
But it was made in this style with a long sweeping taper to a fine point.
I love a well shaped kissaki but this style has it’s own charm.

[The_Farlander]

It makes a lot of sense, we use spears until we get more specialized combat expertise and get better with a sword. Spears are lower skill decent payoff, with swords being more high skill, high payoff weapons

[robertoprestigiacomo]

I always thought the main characteristic of a Nagamaki is the longer handle. I had no idea about the tip design. Nice to learn new things every day.

PS were they more effective at thrusting?

[cliffx]

Those are some beautiful swords there!

[SquishyMishy]

i have a Nagamaki (reproduction) and its my favourite melee weapon i own. they're so interesting and they feel so unique to wield

[atrckr-bfde]

I own one with a normal Tachi-like blade on the shorter end of handle at about 20" 50cm. niche usefulness but it's my one and only favorite type of sword, the west doesn't have an equivalent; Sword Spears are the reverse kinda of.