How to Properly Display Japanese Swords
How to Properly Display Japanese Swords
For countless number of
antique
collectors
around
the
world,
Japanese
swords
are
definitely part of the long list. It will never ever be out of sight as it is a one of a kind piece that can absolutely spice up the whole antique collection. Japanese sword is a good piece of art that can be displayed around the house, in particular for people who love to collect and at the same time, a sword fan. Aside from the swords which are used in the battle, a protector called chainmail is yet
another great art piece. It is part of the whole gear that protects the body from extremely strong impact that may come along
the
battle.
It
absorbs the shock and pressure one may encounter. It has a quilted shirt underneath, making it protected all the time. Maintenance is also extremely easy as it can be repaired anytime, anywhere even in the place of battle. Back with the Japanese swords, do you know how to display it in your house? Yes, you may have stunning swords, but if it was not placed properly, then it may not look good as you want it to be. Also, it may deteriorate its
usefulness and sharpness. To help you address this concern, two tips are listed below. First tip, the edge of the Katana or the long sword, and Wakizashi (short sword) must be placed upwards. The sword’s curve should be facing downward, not upwards. Most people tend to place the edge of the sword down while its curve upwards. Though it looks like an Asian architecture and may look good, it is not recommended and considered incorrect. Why?
This is because if the edge is facing downwards, there would be too much pressure on its blade on the saya or scabbard. Needless to say, it is definitely not a good scenario for the edge. In addition to that, it can also be placed on the rack where the Samurai may hold the sword. Second, take time to consider the handle. Should it be facing right or left? Well, this will be based on your own opinion. Where exactly do you want? It is now your preference. There are numerous people who prefer the handle to face the right side as it can be easily drawn from its
stand.
Well,
it
has been said that it shows
aggression
and
practicality. On the other hand, handle facing the left side would mean peacefulness and nonaggression. It is contrary. Still, it will depend on you and the design of the hardware. Every collector knows that taking care of their collection is one important task in their lives. If it will not be maintained the way it should be, how will it be able to stay in your collection box and live up to its promise to be “antique� if it is not functioning well as it used to be? With this, people should know the proper way to protect it. Maintenance is as important as the item itself.
Samurai Armor: The History
In warriors
the bear
past, great
responsibility—they are the one to ensure that their
countrymen
are
safe from whatever and whoever it is that may harm them. Their duty required them to face great danger, encounter many enemies and go through life-threatening experiences. Even with these risks involved, they still choose to fight for their country and its freedom. Those times, war happens all the time, people are trying to take over one country and the others, nations fight for freedom-- pure chaos all over the world. These are the times
when the warriors are greatly needed. And they perform their tasks without fail—but this is of course, with the help of different weapons and protection. Most people think that only the Roman soldiers are the ones who wear protective armors but contrary to this belief, there are warriors of other countries who use such armors too: The Chinese warriors. Their armors is called Japanese samurai armor. Similar to the armors used in the western countries, the design of Japanese
armors also
made
use
of
the
different raw materials that are readily available in their country. They used whatever it is that is
available
at
the
moment and eventually made developments and improvements as time goes by. The first materials used to make the armors are turtle shells. These shells are arranged in such a way that they can be used as a protective clothing against spears and bows. After that, materials such as leather and bronze followed suit. This is what distinguishes them from the ancient and Western armors because
those kinds of armors are made of steel. However, not all soldiers or warriors are entitled to wear such armor. These protective clothing are only made to be worn by soldiers of higher authority. They are the soldiers who rode in chariot and not those foot soldiers. This is actually an advantage for foot soldiers because armors are very heavy to carry—they
can easily be tired if they carry this when they walk. Can you imagine these soldiers, walking miles and miles, wearing a
heavy
armor
and
carrying swords, such as Katana sword? Even the strongest and most fit warrior will surely tire himself to death. Aside from the fact that these armors are already heavy by itself, they are even furthered embellished with even more heavy designs. This is to show and exhibit the power and importance of the person who wears it. These embellishments can be seen not only on the
pieces of armor, but also on the shields and helmets that they carry. Even up to this day, these armors are still regarded of high value. These are now sold as collector pieces at very expensive prices. There are even a number of museums which shows and exhibits different designs of such armors. If you want to own an armor but you don't have enough money to buy one, you can go for reproductions of such armors that are sold online at a price of $5000.
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