![]() These sword blades were at the height of their popularity in periods of war, and this popularity predictably faded as Japan left its conflicted feudal past for the comparatively more peaceful Edo period. ![]() The Dotanuki style swords were favored by daimyo Kato Kiyomasa when he invaded Korea – his personal retinue were equipped with such swords and he brought along smiths who specialized in the Dotanuki style to keep his army well-outfitted. Its name is a testament to this ability, as dotanuki means sword that cuts through torsos. It is characterized by katana blades that are both wide and thick-spined for maximum cutting damage and durability. The blade was crafted after the dotanuki style, which emphasized function over aesthetic form. ![]() This Ronin Katana has a sharp, 1060 high carbon steel blade that has been through-hardened.
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