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I've learned of the katana when I started watching anime series. The blade with its unique shape and legendary reputation, it strikes with a power that it leaves you in awe and wonder.
The katana is a type of Japanese sword commonly known as a samurai sword. Its distinctive appearance is a curved, slender and singled edge blade, either circular or squared. It has a long grip that can accommodate two hands. The blade is a symbol of the samurai of feudal Japan. It is favored by many because if its sharpness and cutting ability. Its origin can be traced back in the Muromachi period (1392-1573). Its creation was the result of manipulating battle conditions by requiring the user to respond rapidly. The length was previously 70 and 73cm (27.6 and 28.7 inches) long during the late 14th and 15th centuries. Then in the early 16th century the average length is 60cm (23.6 inches), but afterwards it was again reverted back to the standard 73 cm.
The katana is most often paired with a wakazashi or shoto, a similar but shorter sword. It can also be paired with a tanto, a smaller shaped knife. But it is usually paired with the first. When paired with the wakazashi, it is now called the daisho, and it represents the social power and personal honor of the owner.
Authentic katanas are made from special Japanese steel called the Tamahagane, a combination of hard, high carbon steel and low, tough carbon steel. The reason for these combination is because the high-carbon steel may be harder and sharper, but tends to be more brittle and breakable during combat. Introducing the small amount of carbon makes it more malleable and able to absorb impacts without breaking. But it will become blunt with usage. Some blades consists of 2, 4 or even five pieces: a core, edge and two side pieces.
The steel is heated and hammered over a given period of days, then folded and hammered to remove impurities. The blade is folded no more than 16 times, and then it is hammered to its basic sword shape. The gentle curvature can be achieved by quenching. The blade is coated with wet clay slurry concoction. After the blade is forged it is sent away for polishing until it gets its mirror finish.
In order to maintain its peak condition, the katana must be stored in its sheath, with the blade facing upward. If it is not maintained properly, it may become irreparably damaged. Part of its maintenance process is to oil, powder and polish the blade. And it is also necessary to inspect and air the blade to prevent rust and mold from forming.
The katana is considered as the soul of the samurai. Many other weapons have risen and fallen in use but the sword has been the most favored choice of weapon. Japanese people value the blade, and often refer to them as priceless, never really placing a fixed monetary value on it. Samurai's were the only people allowed to carry and use it. Indeed, when a Ronin is forced to sell his blade for money, it is regarded as highly dishonorable in Japanese society. There are certain etiquette observed when a samurai uses his sword, whether they are sheathed or unsheathed. The concept of the katana being the soul of the samurai had its roots in the early Tokugawa Shogunate. The Shogunate needed to provide high value gifts to its retainers. Usually the gift of land is the typical gift. But since the land is a scarce commodity for the shogunate, the sword was then used as a replacement. Gifts of swords are then used for births and weddings. The higher the value of the swords, the higher the honor is bestowed upon the recipient of the gift. If possible, it is most often passed down from generation to generation, as part of the heirloom of a distinguished family. Sometimes, the blade is given a name depending on its unique style or who the maker is. Since the katana is the soul, people who owned it regard it with reverence and respect as if the sword is a living person.
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KA Needles Display Fine Japanese Craftsmanship in Bamboo
Founded in 1916 in Nara, Japan, KA is the oldest manufacturer of bamboo knitting needles in that country. KA's first product for the handcraft industry was bamboo ribs used to stretch and dry the traditional Japanese Kimono. It wasn't long before the company's technological expertise and innovation helped them develop the world's finest line of Bamboo knitting needle products.
Why bamboo? This material is certainly plentiful throughout Japan, with more than 500 different varieties available. But the experts at KA selected only two kinds of the finest aged bamboo to create its knitting needles. The bamboo used in KA Needles today is selected for its superior quality in color, gloss, density and flexibility. Hold a KA Needle in your hand and there is a distinctive lightweight and warm feeling, with a smooth satin finish and luster that is achieved only through the quality and craftsmanship put into the manufacturing process.
KA offers its Classic Bamboo Needles in six different styles. Single Point Needles come in white bamboo in sizes from 3.00mm to 10.00mm. Double Point Needles, also in white bamboo, available in sets of five, measure from six inches to 12 inches in length.
White bamboo 14 inch Afghan hooks and 12 inch Double End Afghan hooks are two more popular styles. White bamboo 6-inch crochet hooks are sized from 2.00 mm to 7.00 mm, with wood crochet hooks in both 15.00 and 20.00 diameters. If you prefer a grooved grip on your crochet hook, KA's "Yuraku" 5-inch crochet hook in white bamboo is a very popular model.
KA is the premiere manufacturer of circular needles, constructed of the finest white bamboo and available in five sizes: 9-inch, 16 inch, 24-inch, 32-inch and 40 inches.
KA Bamboo Knitting Needles make an excellent choice for beginning knitters because they are less expensive than wooden needles and come in a wider variety of sizes. All knitters agree, novice and veteran alike, that the warm feel of KA Needles in the hand makes them a pleasure to work with.
Emily is a knitting enthusiast who loves to shop with the friendly people at Knitch Knitting Yarns and Supplies and loves their circular knitting needles from KA.
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is it weird for a half japanese girl to wear a kimono for halloween?
would it look weird? do you have any other suggestions? i am 13
I hope it is not a real kimono cuz that would be suuuuper expensive and easy to damage. I would say wearing a yukata (summer version of a japanese robe) would be more suitable and I have seen many Japn girls wear these while studying abroad.
If you are half, it should look fine on you. I've seen many ads for kimonos and yukata in Japan using half models to showcase these traditional clothes.
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