Samurai sword It is a sword used by samurai (replaced by a katana). Since ancient times, katana have been known for their beautiful weapon shapes, and many famous swords have been collected as artworks, symbolizing the soul of samurai. One of the biggest characteristics of Katana is its artistic sense that transcends itself. From ancient times to the present, Katana has undergone many changes, leading to the expansion of many types of katanas. All of these Katana have their own professional terms: chokoto, odachi,tachi, taki, wakizashi, tando, naginata, ken, yari, jumonjiyari. The swords manufactured from the Meiji Restoration to the present belong to modern swords (gentaito).