Thanks for the overview. There are a few points to mention. I understand that to gain a larger viewing audience the theme was around the katana though the full history of japanese swords is far greater than that of the katana leading to over use of the term katana in discussion of other nihonto. The better global term would have been nihonto. Also a bit overlooked was the fact that some of the most important adaptations leading up to the creation of the katana came in the Nanbokucho period (following the Mongolian invasions). The elongation of the kissaki, shortening of the blade and shallower curvature (sori) for ground combat (less cavalry), and with widening of the mihaba while reducing blade thickness (Kasane). Also the shortening of the longer blades such as Tachi and Odachi to create katana played an important role in the evolution of the nihonto into the Katana and later the Wakizashi. I believe your video on the influence of the Mongolian invasions does cover these points in a bit more depth. Overall it was still a worthwhile watch. Thanks
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Thanks for the overview. There are a few points to mention. I understand that to gain a larger viewing audience the theme was around the katana though the full history of japanese swords is far greater than that of the katana leading to over use of the term katana in discussion of other nihonto. The better global term would have been nihonto.
Also a bit overlooked was the fact that some of the most important adaptations leading up to the creation of the katana came in the Nanbokucho period (following the Mongolian invasions). The elongation of the kissaki, shortening of the blade and shallower curvature (sori) for ground combat (less cavalry), and with widening of the mihaba while reducing blade thickness (Kasane). Also the shortening of the longer blades such as Tachi and Odachi to create katana played an important role in the evolution of the nihonto into the Katana and later the Wakizashi.
I believe your video on the influence of the Mongolian invasions does cover these points in a bit more depth.
Overall it was still a worthwhile watch.
Thanks
i saw katana. at the bowers museum in santa ana ca. the one knife was like 1,200 years old. they were on loan from japan.
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Thank you for this video, I appreciate your hard work and quality additions to this online learning community. Keep up the good work!
I was wondering if any of Miyamoto Musashi's swords still exist?
Yes. I plan to make a video about him in the future!
No, his swords were confiscated from a shrine and melted down at the end of WW2.
Can’t believe you didn’t mention the seven pointed sword and the inariyama kofun sword 😅
I like Katana 👍🏻💐
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How many historically significant Katana disappeared to America after WW2?
Good question
According to one account, it is said that the swords confiscated by the GHQ amounted to over 3 million in total.
@@HistoryofKatana including the famous odachi Hotarumaru and the wakizashi that Hijikata Toshizo wielded on main.
@@HistoryofKatana where are they now?
I read the thumbnail as “How did Katana オリギナテ” and was trying to figure out what that means… 😅
Not used as weapons today? Nah… I think that Florida Man would disagree.
Takeda Shingen died i 1573. The battle of Nagashino occurred in 1575.
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Oda didnt defeat Shingen but his son i believe
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