gtstcactus Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 How common are kata shinogi zukuri blades? I'd never seen or hrard of one until i saw one at the link below http://www.ricecracker.com/japanese_swords/katana/sk15.htm Quote
paulb Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 I have only ever seen one in hand and that was a long time ago. Although interesting to look at and I am sure difficult to make, the one I saw felt unwieldy and clumsy to hold. I am not sure if there was some practical reason for this style but I am guessing it was a fashion thing which, based on the number you see, wasnt hugely successful. Quote
Surfson Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 If you've ever used a kitchen knife that is beveled on one edge and flat on the other, then you know that such blades tend to make a curved cut. In the kitchen, this is annoying. Why this would be desirable in warfare, I'm not sure, but I suspect that Paul is right that it didn't catch on for a reason. Quote
cabowen Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 kata kiri ba wakizashi are seen from time to time but this "kata shinogi zukuri" katana is very rare..... Quote
gtstcactus Posted June 17, 2011 Author Report Posted June 17, 2011 I think I'd like to own one of these! Perhaps for the rarity factor, not sure how great they are to use but I like them! If anyone has any pictures of any kata shinogi katana or even katakiri ba wakizashi I'd love to see them. I tried google and got lots of katana and wakizashi pics but none of that profile. Does anyone know when these first occured or even who fashioned this style of blade? Quote
DirkO Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 Couldn't this be a kata kiri ba that's been polished down and thus removing the shinogi? By the looks of the bonji it had it's fair share of polishing? Quote
Jean Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 If I remember well, there was one (Katana) on sale months or year(s) ago in the "For Sale Section" Quote
Thierry BERNARD Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 http://www.nihontomessageboard.com/nmb/ ... f=1&t=8283 http://www.nihontomessageboard.com/nmb/ ... f=4&t=8187 Quote
Toryu2020 Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 Jason et al - You might Google "Oni-Bôcho" for info on a most famous example that surely inspired many copies. FWIW at least a few folks felt this construction cut very well... -t Quote
Thekirsh Posted June 18, 2011 Report Posted June 18, 2011 Jason, Here's an example of a tanto.(in need of a polish ) Simon Quote
gtstcactus Posted June 20, 2011 Author Report Posted June 20, 2011 Simon, Don't suppose your selling that blade? :D Quote
Thekirsh Posted June 20, 2011 Report Posted June 20, 2011 Jason, Sorry,not for sale but if you are looking for a Katana give me a PM. Simon Quote
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