Ninja Swords are hallmark weapons of the Japanese military. They are an extremely fast and powerful melee weapon, and their quality is unmatched by any other country. The swordsmanship of the samurai has been passed down through generations; so have their obsession with this lethal sidearm.
The first weapon a samurai is taught to wield, after his Katana he is shown the art of wielding a small blade called Kira-Kira. This small blade is used for self-defense and can be easily concealed in the robes of a combatant.
The word "Kira" is derived from "Kiri" which means "black" in Japanese, with "Kaisha" being the prefix for "small". Due to its size, it can deliver serious damage, although it weighs very little so a single strike from it could knock someone unconscious even with full strength.
Construction of A Ninjato:
You probably know that a ninja does not need sharp weapons to kill their opponent. They can only use some diversionary tactics and cool gadgets to get the job done. One of these is the ninjato, a practice sword used for training by samurai.
It can be used as an improvised weapon in a pinch if there are no weapons available, and they are known as among the best ninja swords in existence because they feel like other swords when swung but have little resistance when striking, so that one's reflexes with them improves dramatically over time.
Now you might be wondering how on Earth you go about making an ninjato yourself. Here are a few things you can use and try:
Method 1:
· Get something like a water pipe or stick of bamboo, and cut out the middle, leaving only a shell, which you can then decorate as you would like. This will be the hilt of your sword.
· Using a hole saw or scroll saw on something very hard like metal or concrete, make the holes in both sides at no less than one-eighth of an inch in diameter. The number of holes is up to you; six is fine for practice swords. You can also use nails or screws instead if that's more convenient for you.
· You can then use string, leather, or some other material as your handle.
· If you'd like to make it look better and decide to paint it, you can first give it some kind of undercoating (flat black is most common), a single coat of paint in your design pattern, and then a clear coat over all to protect the paint and make the whole thing shine.
Method 2:
· Take any kind of wood. Pine works well if you want to be cheap about it; alternatively, you can get something that's stronger such as mahogany or oak if you have a bit more money.
· With a jigsaw, cut out pieces that can serve as your guard, pommel, and handle.
· Using sandpaper or a file, make sure everything is nice and smooth as well as sanding off a bit of the sword so that it's slightly shorter than normal.
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If you wish to paint it, start with some kind of undercoat (flat black is most common here), two coats of paint in your design pattern, and then one final coat over all to protect your work.
Ninja Swords are Practice Weapons!
Ninja swords are famous as practice weapons. It's an age-old question: what is the best way to train a martial artist? The answer is simple: all of them! The samurai sword, the spear, and yes, even the ninjato are perfect tools for practicing with. They have different uses which can enhance your training whether it be attacking with a Sword or blocking with a Spear.
They teach you how to use each piece of equipment in unique ways, teaching you how each part moves and reacts when coming under pressure. Additionally other aspects like balance are also essential for martial artists to master and are taught through practicing on these instruments as well.
