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Shirasaya And Its Functions, Then And Now

Shirasaya swords are quite popular among the various sword lovers all thorough the world. One of the most specific features of the sword originates from its meaning which means the white scabbard. The term “white” signifies the purity and neatness in design. This means it has one of the most characteristic scabbards among all the swords. The Shirasaya katana swords are inspired from its predecessors however the minor changes in the designs make great variations in usage functionalities.   Unlike the famous katana swords that were known for their curved sharp edged blades, the shirasaya katana swords were more popularly known for their scabbard i.e. “saya”. The main functionalities of the shirasaya were as follows: - The scabbards could refrain moisture thereby preventing the swords from getting rusted and corroded for longer periods of time.  - Blade is not allowed to make contact with air thus preventing all types of damage from the air  bor...