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Katana
The traditional symbol of Samurai status, the katana is a weapon that
is above average in terms of speed and power. Its decent length gives
it good reach and makes it well suited to slashing, sweeping and stabbing
attacks.
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Total length: 39 1/5 in.
Blade length: 29 1/5 in.
Curvature: 4/5 in.
Weight: 3 3/10 lbs.
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Long
Sword
A duel edged European weapon, the long sword's lighter weight makes
it easier to handle than the katana, though this comes at the cost of
some power. Still, its ability to execute various consecutive attacks
makes it a valuable additon to any arsenal.
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Total length: 35 3/5
in.
Blade length: 28 in.
Curvature: 2 in.
Weight: 3 lbs. |
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Nodachi
A weapon that has withstood the test of time with the Narukagami, the
heavy blade of the nodachi is slow on the draw. Yet once in motion,
few blades are as deadly or wide reaching as this fearsome weapon.
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Total length: 47 3/5
in.
Blade length: 37 3/10 in.
Curvature: 1 2/5 in.
Weight: 4 3/5 lbs. |
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Broad
Sword
A massive weapon literally capable of overpowering opponents, the broadsword
requires an equally powerful wielder in order to be utilized effectively.
While considered a slow weapon, its reach and power more than make up
for this shortcoming.
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Total length: 46 in.
Blade length: 34 in.
Weight: 7 7/10 in. |
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Naginata
(exclusive for Narukagami)
The great length of this weapon is both a strength and a weakness.
The blade of this weapon permits it to be used as a stabbing and slashing
weapon while the added length allows devastating sweep attacks in all
directions. On the other hand, this same length makes it slow and unsuitable
for close combat.
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Total length: 72 in.
Blade length: 18 in.
Weight: 4 1/5 lbs. |
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Yari
(exclusive for Shainto)
Similar to and sharing many of the same strengths and weaknesses of
the naginata, the yari is nothing more than a Japanese spear. While
simple in concept, only a fool would under estimate this deadly weapon's
great length and stabbing attacks.
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Total length: 72 4/5 in.
Blade length: 12 in.
Weight: 3 7/10 lbs.
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