Wednesday, October 14, 2009

The Sakabato

The Sakabato
The Sakabato

The Sakabato (逆刃刀sakabato; lit. Reverse-edged sword) is unique type of Japanese sword. While normal Japanaese swords (Katanas) have the shorter side of the blade sharpened, the sakabato is sharpened on the opposite side. This is why it is known as a reverse-bladed sword.

Translation: Sword sakabato (edged backwards) is a Japanese sword that is very unique. Meanwhile, the normal Japanese swords (Katanas) has a shorter side and sharp, contrast sakabato has reversed blade. that's why this sword known as a reverse-edged sword.