Japanese Daggers

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Historical Daggers from the early Roman times to the Renaissance and Medieval times. Japenese dagger (from Vulgar Latin: 'daca' - a Dacian knife) is a blade weapon (essentially a double-edged knife) used for stabbing, thrusting or as a secondary defense weapon in close combat.Much like battle axes, daggers evolved out of prehistoric tools. They were initially made of flint, ivory or even bone and were used as a weapon since the earliest periods of human civilization.
The Japanese daggers or tanto, completely revive the Japanese era. Combining traditional patterns and constructed with modern material, the Japanese daggers have blades with a traditional tang. The Japanese daggers are highly detailed with engravings covering the handle down to the scabbard. The saya (scabbards) are generally deep gloss lacquer or crackle finished in attractive color combinations. The saya is available with a black ring-carved section at the Saya Ito (scabbard wrapping). The Tsuka (handle) and the Tsuka Ito (handle wrapping) are all available in varying degrees of decoration and engravings. The daggers thus, are good for both the martial artist and the collector.
The daggers usually have extremely sharp single or double edged, decorated blade made of different metals. In the traditional Japanese society, presenting gifts was an integral part of proper etiquette and rewards for service were usually bladed weapons. Used for close range skirmishes, the Japanese daggers serve as impressive decorative items, collectibles, props or out-of-the-ordinary gifts.