Katana (Uchigatana)
- In Redwall:
Unused
in Redwall
- Time Period: N/A
- Origin: Japan
- Description:
The katana is a long blade with only a small disk for a
guard. Its hilt was long enough for two hands, though it could be used
with only one hand, and usually wrapped in cloth or leather.
- Use: The
katana was rarely, if ever, used in the saddle. It was primarily used
for thrusting, though was equally deadly as a slashing weapon. It was
worn in the obi (a sort of belt) with the blade up. The katana was often
used with the smaller wakizashi.
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