katana

katana is a Japanese sword or sword.

Also recorded as single-edged sword; samurai sword; Nihonto.

Overview

Japanese sword, that was used by samurai.

In detail

It is associated with Japan. It forms part of daishō.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Katana”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q172736: katana

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