12-23-2010, 08:43 PM
Well it's not Roman the Samurai used a shortsword, the "Wakizashi". The long sword "Katana" was the sword of choice but they always had the two swords. I have extensively researched and trained with both and the shortsword would commonly be used for confined spaces; hallways in particular. So it is accurate to assume that a shortsword would be better to use when in confined spaces; like a close shield formation. The "Ninja" (if one believes in them) were said to favor shorter swords or knives as well for confined spaces. The "Chokuto" straight style blade was in use by ninja according to the Bansenshukai; the written documentation of Tokugawa Era Ninjutsu.
The simple answer is:
The pointy end goes into the other man - The Mask of Zorro
The simple answer is:
The pointy end goes into the other man - The Mask of Zorro
Craig Bellofatto
Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
It is like a finger pointing to the moon. DON\'T concentrate on the finger or you miss all the heavenly glory before you!-Bruce Lee
Train easy; the fight is hard. Train hard; the fight is easy.- Thai Proverb
Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
It is like a finger pointing to the moon. DON\'T concentrate on the finger or you miss all the heavenly glory before you!-Bruce Lee
Train easy; the fight is hard. Train hard; the fight is easy.- Thai Proverb
