Bushido Katana Sword

Like two gunslingers ready to pull the trigger in a showdown, the samurais faced each other with their determined hand on the hilt of their Bushido katana sword. Both were braced, poised and ready to split the other with an immediate downward or up from underneath stroke, to settle the feud quickly, once and for all. As important as the movement of the blade can be, the blood spray spuirting from a severed body wound proclaim the winner; the only one who walked away.

The Bushido katana sword itself speaks volumes not only of the way of the Samurai, but of the Bushido code which meant loyalty, mastery of oneself, and honor as well as acceptance of death. This is of course the way of the great Japanese warrior. His swordsmanship was skilled and precise just like his blade as required by a striked doctrine which takes in both religions of Buddhism and Shinto. It spoke with a clear voice and with a wisdom and serenity much admired by the people of Japan then and now. Ultimately it was the epitome of self-discipline and grace.

Sepukku or self sacrifice was a dedication that these warriors were bound by and represented their self pride and honor. So was the efficient and cool defense by the Bushido warrior as he registered the same detached but violent response to any who dared challenge him. With a Bushido katana sword in hand and Bushido principles to uphold, the Samurai presented a formidable threat.

Bushido katana swords can be found as display items or real working weapons and are still manufactured with the same care and respect forged two hundred years ago for the Samurai. The swords blades are still traditionally forged using the exact same techniques used centuries ago. The Bushido katana sword is customarily the ultimate samurai sword and is known for its single edged slightly curved blade which is 23 inches long and fitted to a curved sheath. The tsuka which is cushioned with ornate animal skin is pretty long, one third the overal length of 40 inches, as its meant to be held with both hands.

Many of the swords have a hamon which is a prominent temper line in the steel which features a hada or grain pattern in the steel. The hilt above the handle is very minimal and may be square or round. Its size does not affect the aerodynamics of the blade singing through the air before it finds its target. A recess that extends the length of the blade is known as a bloodgroove which is a feature of some blades. Its objective hardly needs and explanation at all. The scabbard is normally wood covered from carefully polished lacquer and is often covered with floral or other natural designs. Like simialr objects which are meant to be worshipped it may come with a stand for displaying and a kit for cleaning the blade before it returns to its scabbard and rack.

When crafted today the Bushido katana sword is known to be flawless and battle ready and is considered a tool for a warrior or artist. Such craftsmanship hearkens back to a time when quality and philosophy, religion and violence were forged together in a brilliant flash of serious steel.

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