KATANA JAPANESE SWORD - AN OVERVIEW

The cope with, or hilt, is often wrapped in rayskin and cord, along with the scabbard, or saya, is often lacquered and adorned with intricate types. The tachi is a strong and elegant weapon that reflects the skill and tradition in the Japanese sword-smiths who made it, and continues to be prized by collectors and fanatics right now.The fewer-insula