That's not a katana

(elegantRoyalty) #1

the blades wrong in profile and shape, the hilt and blade are clearly the same piece of forged metal. i dont think you can just wrap the hilt in the same style and call it katana!

(stealthyBass) #2

Looks at it. I think they did.

(Nail) #3

I’d have to agree

(distinquishedSandwich) #4

Katana is like a “broad” classification of Japanese swords, it’s a small 1 handed slicer sword.

Besides it’s the future so who effing cares

(srswizard) #5

As a self proclaimed expert of Japanese culture, and the president of my local anime club, I have to say, that I agree with the OP.
This is going to be the laughing stock of our next anime club gathering.

(scrub_lord) #6

It’s clearly a Zweihander.

(XavienX) #7

Lol. What really disturbs me is that his alternative loadout cards don’t include a katana.

(DB Genome editor) #8

While there are a variations on shape and size, a consistent point is the curved blade which is clearly absent from Phantom’s sword. Also katanas are not one-handed but rather “b-a-s-t-a-r-d” or “hand-and-a-half” swords: can be handled one-handed but the hilt is long enough to use two-handed (which is how it is held most of the time).

(srswizard) #9

While there are a variations on shape and size, a consistent point is the curved blade which is clearly absent from Phantom’s sword. Also katanas are not one-handed but rather “b-a-s-t-a-r-d” or “hand-and-a-half” swords: can be handled one-handed but the hilt is long enough to use two-handed (which is how it is held most of the time).

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You are good to join my anime club, if you’re interested.

(Viquel) #10

It’s the technique that counts, not the size.

(GoobyOfPls) #11

It’s the technique that counts, not the size.

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Technique!

(LifeupOmega) #12

Either way I will enjoy slashing people with Glorious Nippon Steel, folded 1000 times.

(Fuze) #13

There is no “wrong” profile or shape for a katana. Katana came/come in different shapes, sizes, curves, materials, forging methods, etc etc etc. As far as the hilt and blade being the same piece of metal, what is your point? But yes, anything that follows the same general style of a Japanese sword can and generally is considered a katana.

(watsyurdeal) #14

Freaking weaboos

I kid I kid, I honestly don’t care, it’s a freaking sword, it’s awesome

(Szakalot) #15

meh; Sabres are better!

(Fuze) #16

I’m just surprised no one is flipping their shyte over the fact that Phantom seems to prefer thrusting instead of cutting with a sword designed to cut better than it thrusts. He might as well have a rapier, going by the trailer.

(elegantRoyalty) #17

There is no “wrong” profile or shape for a katana. Katana came/come in different shapes, sizes, curves, materials, forging methods, etc etc etc. As far as the hilt and blade being the same piece of metal, what is your point? But yes, anything that follows the same general style of a Japanese sword can and generally is considered a katana.

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The hilt of a katana is always a separate piece of metal and is usually oval/round/square . a katana will be widest at the back of the blade then constantly decrease to the edge, phantoms is a square box for about 75% of its height then there is a triangle like knife edge.
a katana is sharp to the hilt , phantoms isn’t, the edging technique is wrong and i personally would argue a katana has to have a curve to it although i will admit thats open to debate but a katana with a straight edge is a shinobigatana imo. and i challenge you to find a katana with a rough tooth saw on the back of the blade!

i would say that phantoms sword follows none of the general style of a Japanese katana and so simply inst one.

does any of this really matter? not much but we dont go around calling cats dogs or planes cars because its simply wrong.

(Szakalot) #18

[quote=“Fuze;37273”]I’m just surprised no one is flipping their shyte over the fact that Phantom seems to prefer thrusting instead of cutting with a sword designed to cut better than it thrusts. He might as well have a rapier, going by the trailer.
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video shows both; but following other melee weapons, quick attack is slash and heavy attack is stab.

stabbing is more lethal anyways, unless you are slashing aortas.

(DB Genome editor) #19

While there are a variations on shape and size, a consistent point is the curved blade which is clearly absent from Phantom’s sword. Also katanas are not one-handed but rather “b-a-s-t-a-r-d” or “hand-and-a-half” swords: can be handled one-handed but the hilt is long enough to use two-handed (which is how it is held most of the time).

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You are good to join my anime club, if you’re interested.[/quote]
More of a military history buff, but thanks for the invite :wink:

Bottom line for me is: they could have called it a “sword” and no one could have said a thing, but once you call it a specific kind of sword, and you get it wrong, you’re bound to attract some flak… >:)

(GoobyOfPls) #20

[quote=“Szakalot;37265”]meh; Sabres are better!

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We seriously need a pirate character with a cannon.