Katana

A katana is a Japanese sword characterized by a curved, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. Developed later than the... Wikipedia

• Type:  Sword
• Place of origin:  Japan
• Used by:  Samurai, Onna-musha, Ninja, Kendo, Iaido practitioners
• Produced:  Nanboku-chō period (1336－1392) which corresponds to the early Muromachi period (1336–1573) to present
• Weight:  approx.
• Blade type:  Curved, single-edged
• Hilt type:  Two-handed swept, with circular or squared guard
• Scabbard/sheath:  Lacquered wood, some are covered with fish skin, decorated with brass and copper.
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo