What anime is Mitsutada from?
Shokudaikiri Mitsutada/Anime
A sword made by Mitsutada, who is said to be the true founder of the Bizen Osafune swordsmithing school. His name originates from when Date Masamune killed one of his retainers and also managed to cut down a candlestand at the same time. He’s a stylish person who fusses over his appearance.
What is a Masamune sword?
The Honjo Masamune is the ultimate samurai sword. In Japan it’s regarded as a national treasure, a thing of beauty shaped by fire and born of water, forged centuries ago by master swordsmith Masamune. Proven in battle for centuries, legend tells of a just blade, discerning and honorable.
What is a Tachi sword?
A tachi (太刀) is a type of traditionally made Japanese sword (nihonto) worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan. Tachi and katana generally differ in length, degree of curvature, and how they were worn when sheathed, the latter depending on the location of the mei, or signature, on the tang.
How tall is Shokudaikiri?
Official Character Height List (for own references)
| Character name | Sword type | Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Shokudaikiri Mitsutada | Tachi | 186 |
| Daihannya Nagamitsu | Tachi | 184 |
| Koryuu Kagemitsu | Tachi | 187 |
| Kousetsu Samonji | Tachi | 178 |
How old is mikazuki Munechika?
1,000 years old
Make your way to the Tokyo National Museum and you’ll see a beautifully constructed katana that still looks flawless despite being 1,000 years old. Known as the Mikazuki Munechika, this special sword was crafted by the legendary Sanjo Munechika.
Which is better katana or tachi?
The main difference is that the tachi has a longer blade and handle. Furthermore, the tachi is slightly more curved, worn edge facing down and was primarily used on horseback. Whereas the katana was used by foot soldiers and worn edge up.
What is a tachi vs katana?
The Katana Featured a Shorter Blade Traditional Japanese tachis typically featured a blade length of 27 9/16 to 31 1/2 inches. In comparison, katanas featured a blade length of about 23 1/2 inches. The shorter blade made the katana a more versatile weapon, especially in close-quarter combat.
How tall is Taroutachi?
Official Character Height List (for own references)
| Character name | Sword type | Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Taroutachi | Oodachi | 196 |
| Jiroutachi | Oodachi | 190 |
| Nihongou | Yari | 195 |
| Otegine | Yari | 192 |
Who owned mikazuki Munechika?
He was once owned by Nene (Kodai-in) (1549-1624), the wife of warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Mikazuki was finally given to Tokugawa Hidetada after Nene’s death (1624), and stayed with the Tokugawa shogun family until modern times. He now resides at the Tokyo National Museum.
Who is Yamanbagiri Chougi?
Yamanbagiri is said to be the most outstanding out of all swords Nagayoshi had created. Just like any other Nagayoshi swords, his temper pattern gives the image of cherry blossom shower. It was speculated that Yamanbagiri was originally an oodachi (with length approximated to be around 90.9 cm).
Are Tachis longer than katanas?
How old is Mikazuki Munechika?
What does mikazuki mean?
mikazuki – 三日月 (みかづき) : a noun meaning ‘crescent moon’ in Japanese. These three kanji characters literally mean ‘the moon on the third day of the lunar month’.