swords armor bows (2)
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By: Ashley M. and Shane S.
Made…Dozen folds Weight usually
3Lbs.
Characteristics…Curved shape…Razor sharp cutting…
Designed to….Have personalitySwift/Precisely
Used most often until 1500’s.
Japan had highest sword quality.
Became a Japanese art.
Introduced in the 1500’s
Became Japan’s most used weapon.
Became only weapon used in battle.
Haramaki- light cuirass,
Multiple skirts (kasazuri)
Tetsu-gai, finger-loops
Takes- about year
Flexible
show power and strength
protection
Department of Arms and Armor. "The Japanese Blade: Technology and Manufacture". In . New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–. (October 2003)
Breiding, Dirk H. "The Decoration of Arms and Armor". In . New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–. (October 2003)
Department of Arms and Armor. "Techniques of Decoration on Arms and Armor". In . New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–. (October 2003)
“Samurai.” Knights in central park. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000. Web. 17 Feb. 2010.
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