![Even though I'm pretty sure this specific katana is mostly cosmetic or ceremonial, if a Sabre's curved hilt has a better grip would a real, well designed katana also benefit from a Even though I'm pretty sure this specific katana is mostly cosmetic or ceremonial, if a Sabre's curved hilt has a better grip would a real, well designed katana also benefit from a](https://preview.redd.it/u5nyqs9g4o161.jpg?auto=webp&s=67cdc4066b881eb1459e633b956ff2e54aac1316)
Even though I'm pretty sure this specific katana is mostly cosmetic or ceremonial, if a Sabre's curved hilt has a better grip would a real, well designed katana also benefit from a
Did the curves in Japanese tachi and katana swords come completely from heat treatment or was some of the curvature forged in by hand? - Quora
![Reichsmarine on Twitter: "Tachi and katana generally differ in length, degree of curvature, and how they were worn when sheathed. A curved and long sword like tachi is the most efficient weapon Reichsmarine on Twitter: "Tachi and katana generally differ in length, degree of curvature, and how they were worn when sheathed. A curved and long sword like tachi is the most efficient weapon](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E7JcFEYVkAQFIqX.jpg)