birdmantis420
birdmantis420 t1_j5xwvbd wrote
Reply to comment by Und3rSc0re in Longest ‘dako’ iron sword at 2.6m, along with a unique shield-shaped mirror, found in 4th-century Japanese burial mound — Finds indicate that the technology of the Kofun period (300-710 AD) was more advanced than previously thought by marketrent
These long swords were usually a show piece for blacksmiths, like an example of skill
birdmantis420 t1_iv8w1l9 wrote
So used once a year to walk to the local store? I’ve been through $20 oiled canvas laces in a single year, on any boot
birdmantis420 t1_j60n5oc wrote
Reply to comment by Bonesmash in Longest ‘dako’ iron sword at 2.6m, along with a unique shield-shaped mirror, found in 4th-century Japanese burial mound — Finds indicate that the technology of the Kofun period (300-710 AD) was more advanced than previously thought by marketrent
You’re not wrong, but this article is about specifically Japanese swords, and I’ve not heard of them being used as spears in Japanese warfare, as someone else pointed out, this one was possibly left to ward off evil spirits, meaning it was a show piece no matter what, not meant to be wielded