{"title":"Eastern Arms","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eOriental Weapons\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriental swords\u003c\/b\u003e were not simple weapons, but had a special value and meaning; we could even say that in certain cases they were considered sacred objects. Thus, in Japan, for example, already in the myths related to Shintoism, we find a sword as a symbol of power and strength. This sword is said to have been a gift from the Sun goddess to her grandson, the first emperor Jinmu Tennō. But it was not only for the Japanese that this traditional weapon had such importance; other Eastern nations, such as China and Korea, also gave their swords and other types of \u003cb\u003etraditional weapons\u003c\/b\u003e special treatment, and in their myths, they often endowed them with magical powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Best-Known Oriental Weapons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach of the countries in the \u003cb\u003eOrient\u003c\/b\u003e had its own \u003cb\u003etraditional weapons\u003c\/b\u003e, which they usually used in their famous martial arts. In this category, we invite you to discover \u003cb\u003ethe most known and used types of oriental weapons\u003c\/b\u003e in ancient times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSome of the best-known oriental weapons that you can find in our store are the following:\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e·\u003cspan\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003eKatana:\u003c\/b\u003e this was the \u003cb\u003eSamurai's saber\u003c\/b\u003e, known worldwide for its cutting ability. This quality made it popularly known as the “hand guillotine”. This weapon is characterized by its robust design, with a single curved edge, about 70 cm long, and generally weighing one kilo. It was made of iron and wood. The manufacturing process of a katana was very complicated and delicate, so it could even take months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e·\u003cspan\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003eTachi:\u003c\/b\u003e this was the \u003cb\u003eJapanese sword\u003c\/b\u003e that predated the katana, which had a slightly more curved shape and a significantly greater length. The longest tachi known dates from the 15th century and measures more than 3.7 meters in total length, and was probably used as a ceremonial weapon, as handling this enormous blade would have been quite complicated. Tachi was mainly used by cavalry, as it was difficult to handle on the ground. It was made of iron and wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e·\u003cspan\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003eTanto:\u003c\/b\u003e this was a \u003cb\u003etraditional Japanese weapon\u003c\/b\u003e, similar in shape to a katana, but much shorter and with an edge similar to a dagger. It was usually used in emergencies for a surprise attack. It was a double-edged weapon, measuring between 15 and 30 cm. The materials used for its manufacture were iron and wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e·\u003cspan\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003eWakizashi:\u003c\/b\u003e also known as \u003cb\u003eshōtō\u003c\/b\u003e, this was a \u003cb\u003eshort Japanese saber\u003c\/b\u003e, whose length varied between 30 and 60 cm. Due to its size, it was more manageable than a katana, so it was often used for fighting in confined spaces. It was made of iron and wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e·\u003cspan\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003eSai:\u003c\/b\u003e this was a \u003cb\u003eweapon\u003c\/b\u003e whose origin is probably in \u003cb\u003eJapan\u003c\/b\u003e, although it is not known for certain. There are two versions about its development. One says that the Sai comes from an agricultural tool, and the other that it was an evolution of a dagger. It is a stabbing and throwing weapon, with a lethal radius of 3 m. It normally had an unsharpened blade, with a very sharp tip, but there are also versions with a sharpened edge. On the sides of the blade were placed guards, also pointed and much shorter than the blade itself. It was made of iron, and its handle could be covered with cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e·\u003cspan\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003eButterfly Knives:\u003c\/b\u003e in \u003cb\u003eChina\u003c\/b\u003e, this is a \u003cb\u003etraditional knife\u003c\/b\u003e, which was very popular due to the ease of learning its handling technique. Its particularity lies in its \"S\"-shaped handle, which protects the fingers of the person holding it.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e·\u003cspan\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003eDao or Tao Sword:\u003c\/b\u003e this was a \u003cb\u003eChinese sword\u003c\/b\u003e, considered the \"general of all weapons\". It was the precursor of the Japanese katana, as well as most curved swords in the Far and Middle East. It was a weapon with a slightly curved and double-edged blade. This \u003cb\u003etraditional Chinese weapon\u003c\/b\u003e primarily served to deliver slashes and thrusts. The shape of the Dao sword varied greatly over the years, eventually having blades of different widths and lengths. The blade was made of bronze, iron, and later steel iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e·\u003cspan\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003eKukri or khukuri:\u003c\/b\u003e this was a \u003cb\u003etraditional Nepalese curved knife\u003c\/b\u003e, which was practically a hybrid between an axe and a knife. It was used as a tool and as a bladed weapon. A Kukri blade was usually single-edged and measured about 30 cm. It usually had a rather thick spine, around 5 cm. It was usually made of iron, with a wooden handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eImmerse yourself in the elegant and enigmatic world of traditional oriental weapons on our website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOriental Weapons from the exclusive collection of “Oriental Weapons” manufactured by Marto.\u003c\/h4\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kamakura-serie-limitada","title":"Kamakura (Limited Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormation of the \u003cstrong\u003eSamurai\u003c\/strong\u003e Government; Minamoto no Yoritomo dismissed the Heike clan and moved his administrative base to Kamakura, organizing a form of government based on the Samurai regime, known as the \"Kamakura Shogunate\". 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