Ninjato Sword

The Famous Ninjato : The Ninja Sword

The Ninjato is a Japanese sword with a straight blade of about 50cm (19 in) . It was used by ninjas (shinobi) in Japan. The Ninjato is believed to have been created to make it easier for ninjas to move around and fight in close quarters, as the Katana was too long and cumbersome for their needs.

The Ninjato evolved in a completely different way from the Katana—in its shape, the way it was forged, and even in the way it was regarded by those who used it. While samurai held deep respect and spiritual value for their Katanas, ninjas saw their weapons more as practical tools rather than sacred objects.

The Ninjato can be recognized by several features:

• A straight blade with a very geometric tip.
• A guard (Tsuba) that is often square. Sometimes the sword doesn’t have a guard at all.
• A scabbard (Saya) with a pointed end, allowing it to be stuck into the ground if needed.
• A long handle (Tsuka) for better balance—and sometimes to hide small objects inside.