The Katana was the primary weapon carried by the Samurai of Feudal Japan. The Katana sword is a single edge curved blade with a handle that can accommodate 2 hands.

The Samurai Katana is worn with the blade pointing up, which allow for a smooth drawing of the sword and attacking in a single motion.

One of the traditionally made Japanese short swords includes the Tanto Blade. Tanto was worn as the Shoto in place of Wakizashi in daisho on the battlefield.

Tanto was designed as a stabbing weapon however, still can be used for slashing as well. Some versions has thick cross sections for armour piercing duty and referred to as Yoroi Toshi.