This is Katana, Wakizashi and Tanto Set with snake motif and wooden scabbard. The katana originated in the Muromachi period (1392–1573) as a result of changing battle conditions requiring faster response times. The katana facilitated this by being worn with the blade facing up, which allowed the samurai to draw and cut their enemy in a single motion. Previously, the curved sword of the samurai was worn with the blade facing down. The ability to draw and cut in one motion also became increasingly useful in the daily life of the samurai. The length of the katana's blade varied considerably during the course of its history. In the late 14th and early 15th centuries, katana blades tended to be between 70 and 73 cm (27.6 and 28.7 inches) in length. During the early 16th century, average length was much closer to 60 cm (23.6 inches), but late in the 16th century, it was again approximately 73 cm (28.7 in). The katana was paired most often with the wakizashi or shōtō, a similarly made but shorter sword, both worn by the members of the warrior class. It could also be worn with the tantō, an even smaller similarly shaped dagger. The katana and wakizashi when paired with each other were called the daishō and they represented the social power and personal honor of the samurai.
Size: Overall Katana Length: 39 " Overall Wakizashi Length: 30 " Overall Tanto Length: 20 " Overall Weigth: 8 lbs .
All is safely packed. Best gift for all fans of Japanese culture. Blade material : Stainless Steel , Wooden display rack included.
Only people aged 18 and over are permitted to buy the items we offer. Our products are only decorations inspired by the original, thus should NOT serve or be used as a combat weapon. | 
