For countless number of antique collectors around the world, Japanese swords are definitely part of the long list. It will never ever be out of sight as it is a one of a kind piece that can absolutely spice up the whole antique collection.
3. For countless number
of antique collectors
around the world,
Japanese swords are
definitely part of the
long list. It will never
ever be out of sight as it is a one of a kind piece
that can absolutely spice up the whole antique
collection.
Japanese sword is a good piece of art that
can be displayed around the house, in particular
for people who love to collect and at the same
time, a sword fan.
Aside from the swords which are used in the
battle, a protector called chainmail is yet
4. another great art piece. It
is part of the whole gear
that protects the body
from extremely strong
impact that may come
along the battle. It
absorbs the shock and pressure one may
encounter. It has a quilted shirt underneath,
making it protected all the time. Maintenance is
also extremely easy as it can be repaired
anytime, anywhere even in the place of battle.
Back with the Japanese swords, do you
know how to display it in your house? Yes, you
may have stunning swords, but if it was not
placed properly, then it may not look good as
you want it to be. Also, it may deteriorate its
5. usefulness and sharpness. To help you address
this concern, two tips are listed below.
First tip, the edge of the Katana or the long
sword, and Wakizashi (short sword) must be
placed upwards. The sword’s curve should be
facing downward, not upwards. Most people
tend to place the edge of the sword down while
its curve upwards. Though it looks like an Asian
architecture and may look good, it is not
recommended and considered incorrect. Why?
6. This is because if the edge is facing downwards,
there would be too much pressure on its blade
on the saya or scabbard. Needless to say, it is
definitely not a good scenario for the edge. In
addition to that, it can also be placed on the rack
where the Samurai may hold the sword.
Second, take time to consider the handle.
Should it be facing right or left? Well, this will
be based on your own opinion. Where exactly
do you want? It is now your preference. There
are numerous people who prefer the handle to
face the right side as it
can be easily drawn from
its stand. Well, it
has been said that it
shows aggression and
7. practicality. On the other
hand, handle facing the
left side would mean
peacefulness and non-
aggression. It is contrary.
Still, it will depend on
you and the design of the hardware.
Every collector knows that taking care of
their collection is one important task in their
lives. If it will not be maintained the way it
should be, how will it be able to stay in your
collection box and live up to its promise to be
“antique” if it is not functioning well as it used
to be? With this, people should know the proper
way to protect it. Maintenance is as important as
the item itself.
9. In the past,
warriors bear great
responsibility—they are
the one to ensure that
their countrymen are
safe from whatever and
whoever it is that may harm them. Their duty
required them to face great danger, encounter
many enemies and go through life-threatening
experiences. Even with these risks involved,
they still choose to fight for their country and
its freedom. Those times, war happens all the
time, people are trying to take over one country
and the others, nations fight for freedom-- pure
chaos all over the world. These are the times
10. when the warriors are greatly needed. And they
perform their tasks without fail—but this is of
course, with the help of different weapons and
protection.
Most people think that only the Roman
soldiers are the ones who wear protective
armors but contrary to this belief, there are
warriors of other countries who use such
armors too: The Chinese warriors. Their armors
is called Japanese samurai armor.
Similar to the armors
used in the western
countries, the design of
Japanese armors also
11. made use of the
different raw materials
that are readily available
in their country. They
used whatever it is that
is available at the
moment and eventually made developments
and improvements as time goes by.
The first materials used to make the armors
are turtle shells. These shells are arranged in
such a way that they can be used as a
protective clothing against spears and bows.
After that, materials such as leather and bronze
followed suit. This is what distinguishes them
from the ancient and Western armors because
12. those kinds of armors are made of steel.
However, not all soldiers or warriors are
entitled to wear such armor. These protective
clothing are only made to be worn by soldiers
of higher authority. They are the soldiers who
rode in chariot and not those foot soldiers. This
is actually an advantage for foot soldiers
because armors are very heavy to carry—they
13. can easily be tired if they
carry this when they
walk. Can you imagine
these soldiers, walking
miles and miles, wearing
a heavy armor and
carrying swords, such as Katana sword? Even
the strongest and most fit warrior will surely
tire himself to death.
Aside from the fact that these armors are
already heavy by itself, they are even furthered
embellished with even more heavy designs.
This is to show and exhibit the power and
importance of the person who wears it. These
embellishments can be seen not only on the
14. pieces of armor, but also on the shields and
helmets that they carry.
Even up to this day, these armors are still
regarded of high value. These are now sold as
collector pieces at very expensive prices. There
are even a number of museums which shows
and exhibits different designs of such armors.
If you want to own an armor but you don't
have enough money to buy one, you can go for
reproductions of such armors that are sold
online at a price of $5000.
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