Forgot about this topic-
Right, which is why I was talking about the second weapon, the tanto.
They used it like you would a knife on the offensive, and to parry other blades. It's too short to use the push and pull technique, I guess you thought I meant the katana.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tant%C5%8D
Originally posted by Gal
The smaller sword they carried with them (tanto I think?) was used more for piercing or thrusting. It wasn't a push and pull technique though.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tant%C5%8D
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