Samurai Sword

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:sword
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Katana
gptkbp:component Hamon (temper line)
Kissaki (tip)
Saya (scabbard)
Tsuba (guard)
Tsuka (handle)
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Symbol of samurai class
gptkbp:displayedAt gptkb:Tokyo_National_Museum
gptkbp:fabricationProcess Forged and folded steel
gptkbp:featuredIn Japanese folklore
Japanese cinema
Anime and manga
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Samurai Sword
gptkbp:influenced Modern martial arts weapons
gptkbp:influencedBy Chinese swords
gptkbp:legalStatus Regulated in Japan
gptkbp:material Tamahagane steel
gptkbp:notableCollection Yes
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Honjo_Masamune
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:symbolizes gptkb:academic
honor
tradition
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Samurai
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:Combat
Ceremonial purposes
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Feudal_Japan
gptkbp:weapon 60-80 cm
Curved
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Katana_Man
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6