Another premiere?

RobT · 2nd March 2006, 02:32 AM

Hi Yannis,
Someday I hope to get a shashka as nice as yours. The Japanese wore the Katana edge up which I am told allowed them to unsheath the sword and strike or ward in one motion. Given the practicality of such a capability it's a wonder the rest of the world didn't adopt that form of carry. I don't know if the wakazashi was worn edge up for the same purpose or whether it was so short that it didn't matter.
Sincerely,
RobT

2nd March 2006, 02:32 AM	#6
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 551	Katana Hi Yannis, Someday I hope to get a shashka as nice as yours. The Japanese wore the Katana edge up which I am told allowed them to unsheath the sword and strike or ward in one motion. Given the practicality of such a capability it's a wonder the rest of the world didn't adopt that form of carry. I don't know if the wakazashi was worn edge up for the same purpose or whether it was so short that it didn't matter. Sincerely, RobT

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