What are all these things called?

I don't know much about what these blades are called. If you could just write down names of the blades and then tell me what they are that would be great.

katana:2-4 foot long sword with one edge.used on foot.one of the two swords a samurai carrys.
chkuto:straight sword.usedbefor tachi was made.
tachi:4 foot long sword used on horse back.only has one edge.used befor the katana was made.
wakizashi:a shorter sword than the katana. one of the two that the samurai caried.
bokken:a wodden sword.

sorry, but i cant remember any swords and there description other than the ones i just listed. [IMG]http://www.fightingarts.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif[/IMG]

Thanks! The katana would be the sword one would use if you would only be using one sword(preferebly). Is this right?

yes. you are right. it would be better than a shoter sword. [IMG]http://www.fightingarts.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif[/IMG]

It depends on the situation and where you are. For the most part though, yes.

Littledude,

Instead of posting several different threads, just make it all in one thread. It would be a lot easier to keep track of. If you have a lot of questions feel free to e-mail me and i'll answere as much of them as i can. What ever i can't answere i know people i can get the answeres from. My e-mail address is laf7773@yahoo.com.

I sent you an e-mail. It will come from an adress called Dan1992@kc.rr.com