![I'm writing a book, and while researching Katanas I read that they are actually weapons with several flaws and not the most effective weapon as they are usually portrayed. How could their I'm writing a book, and while researching Katanas I read that they are actually weapons with several flaws and not the most effective weapon as they are usually portrayed. How could their](https://preview.redd.it/im-writing-a-book-and-while-researching-katanas-i-read-that-v0-zciultlqa3ea1.jpg?auto=webp&s=e76312f3b399124f624e503626fc43871f8aa204)
I'm writing a book, and while researching Katanas I read that they are actually weapons with several flaws and not the most effective weapon as they are usually portrayed. How could their
![Tip of blade by Swordsmith Kanehama Kiyochika. The only man in Okinawa, Japan that can create a true katana - samurai sword Stock Photo - Alamy Tip of blade by Swordsmith Kanehama Kiyochika. The only man in Okinawa, Japan that can create a true katana - samurai sword Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/ARPX27/tip-of-blade-by-swordsmith-kanehama-kiyochika-the-only-man-in-okinawa-ARPX27.jpg)
Tip of blade by Swordsmith Kanehama Kiyochika. The only man in Okinawa, Japan that can create a true katana - samurai sword Stock Photo - Alamy
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The Okinawa Sword Show Vol. II – A Collection Of Authentic Samurai Swords And Knives | Diverse Japan
![Researching a couple Japanese swords. Owner brought them back from Okinawa during WWII. I'll get some better pics. Any info upfront is appreciated! Besides the katana (maybe was a Gunto) in the Researching a couple Japanese swords. Owner brought them back from Okinawa during WWII. I'll get some better pics. Any info upfront is appreciated! Besides the katana (maybe was a Gunto) in the](https://preview.redd.it/vrutiuylttr91.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=f1abb06ca4215b34fa2bcde6dca3e5c54fc81970)