Jokoto - Ancient Japanese Weaponry pre 987

Custom Sword Shop | Jokoto - Ancient Japanese Weaponry pre 987

Jokoto

Before 987, examples of Japanese swords are straight chokuto or jokoto and others with unusual shapes. In the Heian period (8th to 11th centuries) sword making developed through techniques brought over from China through trade in the early 10th century during the Tang Dynasty and through Siberia and Hokkaido, territory of the Ainu people.

The Ainu used warabite-to and these influenced the nihonto, which was held with two hands and designed for cutting, rather than stabbing. According to legend, the Japanese sword was invented by a smith named Amakuni (ca.700 AD), along with the folded steel process. In reality the folded steel process and single edge swords had been brought over from China through trade in the early 10th century during the Tang Dynasty.

Chokuto Katana
Chokuto Katana used by Zatoichi. Zatoichi is seemingly only a harmless blind bone setter who wanders around the country making his living by gambling; however, he is also highly-skilled in swordsmanship, specifically iaido. He does not carry a traditional katana, instead using a well-made shikomizue (cane sword).

Price: £330.60 / $613.30 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%)

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Sageo (hanging cord)

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Custom Sword Shop | Jokoto - Ancient Japanese Weaponry pre 987

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