Ninja Sword — History and Characteristics of Ninjato

Alan Max
3 min readJul 15, 2019

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The ninja sword or Ninjato is a sword very similar to Katana. It is a straight bladed sword with a square guard. In old times, ninja swords were made lowly as compared to samurai swords, in quality and infliction both. However, every samurai sword was made up of high-carbon steel, each was custom made and whole work did by hands (absence of machines should be taken in view) which took months to complete. Conversely, ninja sword was short in length and made up of poor quality of metal. As they were poor originally and had no support, this made them unable to afford swords made by steel smiths.

Reasons Behind the Making of Ninjato

Ninjas were recognized as inferior in knowledge and money as well because they lived as mountain people and outlaws, so ninja sword was more like a tool than a weapon. These swords were made by keeping the view of their job. According to Japanese history, Ninjas mostly worked as a spy or detective who used to disguise themselves as merchant or farmers. So their weapon complimented to their appearance and hid perfectly without catching any attention.

Standard Ninjato

This sword is considered in the type of short swords. A standard ninja sword is 48 cm in length and 0.42 kg in mass. These swords were originally originated from Japan but not any evidence and proof were found from ancient times. This is why the history of these swords can only be reliable from the 20th century onward. A theory made by researchers, who studied deeply to find out the physical existence of ninja swords in old times, is that as ninjas were good at hiding and disguising, so they might erase their traces as safety measures. Like if you were a spy, you would not want people to know who you are. This theory explains little about the situation but many questions are still unanswered.

Ninja Swords in Present Day

These swords can be seen in Japanese dramas as well as anime which ensure their role in Japanese history. Modern swords are coming in unique designs, styles, and color schemes, as well as, they can be used for several purposes. Though there are many online platforms which offer a wide range of such kind of swords, the Knife Import is the well-recognized wholesale swords distributors, which deals in real ninja swords for sale.

Ninja Sword — The Best Type of Sword

In Japanese history, Ninjas played the role of spy and rarely assassin too. They were undercover men who used to do spying or surprise attack. Their swords were made for that purpose. A ninja sword is also called the Sword of East.

In today world, Martial arts are the center of attention for many young people. They hold much interest in learning ninjato skills. Many training academies are opened for this purpose in various regions of the world. Therefore, real swords and martial art tools are always in demand.

Best Deals and Discounts Available at Knife Import

If you are tired of poking around at highly expensive and looking for cheap swords, then Knife Import is an ideal place for you. They offer the perfect combination of quality and price. Offering cool swords at cheap prices is their first priority. So, you can explore swords for sale there and get your hands on the desired one.

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Alan Max

I’m Alan Max working as Writer/Marketer at Knife Import. We are the wholesale distributor of knives and swords. Real brass knuckles available at knifeimport.com