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	Chokuto Definition / Chokuto Research
		The Chokuto, often confused with the "ninjato", is a weapon that dates back to pre-Heian times.
		chokuto is a much older sword than the katana, it predates the katana.
		Chokuto is the same type of shinai, I believe.
	www.elresearch.com /Chokuto (104 words)

	Path of the Dragon - Content (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		It was then, amidst the stifling gale of chi that was Togashi Chokuto, that a great and gnawing terror came upon Yugozohime, as she realized, truly realized, the battle that was to begin.
		Chokuto just smiled sadly, as if he pitied her, before setting the pyre burning with a quick toss of his burning brand.
		Beyond Chokuto, the wind crept in and set the candle's light dancing; they mocked Yugozohime, who made a fist with anger she had not felt in some time.
	www.pathofthedragon.com /modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=97 (1973 words)

	JAPANESE SWORD - Shape Changes Over Time (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		These styles of swords were probably influenced by the Chinese blades of the period making their way to Japan via the Korean peninsula.
		Chokuto style blades were made in later times, but mainly as temple offering swords.
		No-dachi, shouldering swords, with blades in excess of 50 inches, were made during this period; however, these proved to be too unwieldy and the style was soon abandoned.
	home.earthlink.net /~steinrl/sugata/shape.htm (1217 words)

	The Japanese curved sword
		Thus the straight (chokuto) tachi of the Nara and early Heian periods must have been as much cavalrymen's weapons as were the curved tachi of the later Heian and Kamakura periods.
		The construction of the chokuto, moreover, testifies that it too, was meant to be used as much for hacking and slashing as for stabbing.
		Even more to the point, the written and pictorial record shows that while both the chokuto and the curved tachi may indeed have been cavalrymen's weapons, neither were cavalry weapons: there isn't a single example, in any document, text or drawing produced before the 13th century that depicts warriors wielding swords from horseback.
	ejmas.com /tin/tinart_friday_0903.html (2004 words)

	JOE WALTERS 5160 STEEL CHOKUTO REVIEW
		The making of this 5160 steel chokuto was almost a saga of great communication, which as the word implies, is composed of a two way tuning.
		Many people will have their preconceptions or prejudices about a stick sword, but I have dedicated myself to study what one can do with a chokuto in a realistically way, turning it into a defensive weapon that is by no means to be called a ninja-sword or a zatoichi stick.
		Yet the bokkuto-like appearance is for me both the supreme simplicity and the utmost complexity as the chokuto in shirasaya is mainly to be doubled as a stick able to hit rather than to be drawn.
	www.arscives.com /bladesign/chokuto.review.htm (2979 words)

	bujinkan.org public forum - sword - Powered by ForumCo.com - The Forum Company (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The chokuto (pronounced "choh-koo-tow") is a straight sword.
		In later periods, chokuto could be made even with clay to achieve a hardened edge during the final heat treatment and quenching.
		The Hollywood "Ninja-to" was a straight blade but not the classical chokuto, since ninja-to were meant to be discardable.
	bujinkandotorg.forumco.com /topic~TOPIC_ID~73~whichpage~2.asp (971 words)

	E-Budo.com - Straight bladed ninja-to
		It seems likely, therefore, that these straight swords, not the kenuki-gata tachi, were the direct ancestors of the medieval tachi, while the kenuki-gata tachi developed (in a parallel line of evolution) from the ring-pommeled tachi of the Kofun period, and/or from the warabite katana.
		Even more to the point, the written and pictorial record shows that while both the chokuto and the curved tachi may indeed have been cavalrymen's weapons, neither were cavalry weapons: there is not a single example, in any document, text or drawing produced before the thirteenth century that depicts warriors wielding swords from horseback.
		This has been my attitude for along time, The chokuto was a very early sword, the samurai prefered the curve of the later swords for their cutting power and the chokuto style became less and less popular, thats about as simple as i can make it.
	www.e-budo.com /forum/showthread.php?t=30761 (2872 words)

	Despre Artele Martiale Karate Do Goju Ryu
		Acestea erau drepte, cu o singura lama, si purtau numele de chokuto.
		Pentru a acomoda utilizarea sabiilor cu calaria, acestea au devenit curbe, mai lungi si tot cu o singura lama, purtand denumirea de tachi.
		Intre chokuto si tachi exista mai multe stiluri intermediare, cele mai cunoscute fiind kogarasumaru (sabie scurta cu 2 muchii ascutite) si kenukigatatachi.
	club.neogen.ro /cluburi/?c=karatedo&cwtd=show_post&c_keyword=&pos=1&list=desc&idpost=67942&make_reply=0&next_urlm=c%3Dkaratedo%26cwtd%3Dlist%26pos%3D1%26list%3Ddesc (298 words)

	bladesunlimited - The UK #1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		The wood saya (scabbard) is well constructed and matt fl.
		This is a great example of the chokuto type blade used between the 10th and 13th century in Japan.
		The chokuto is a straight blade, that was later overtaken by the curved katana type blade.
	www.bladesunlimited.co.uk /samurai-6.htm (521 words)

	Sword History
		We do know that in the 5th century steel swords were already made in Japan.
		These were of the straight, single-edged type called chokuto.
		There were many intermediate forms between chokuto and tachi.
	www.shadowofleaves.com /sword_history.htm (1431 words)

	bladesunlimited - The UK #1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Many Chokuto (or straight swords) made in the 8th Century have been kept in the Shoso-in store (or an Imperial repository in Nara) which was built in the 8th century and preserved the collection of the Emperor Shomu.
		The swords in the store are believed to have been imported from the continent, but it seems any noticeable technique of sword making was not yet developed in Japan.
		These Chokuto swords have no curvature and a roughly forged wood-grain pattern.
	www.bladesunlimited.co.uk /info-3.htm (1415 words)

	Japanese Blades: History & Tradition
		The earliest Japanese steel blades known were recovered from ancient tombs dating back to the 4th or 5th century A.D. These blades, called chokuto are broad, straight, and single edged and show a clear Chinese influence.
		Scholars of early Japanese history believe that some of the blades were made in China and that migrating swordsmiths taught the craft of steel and ironworking to the ancient Japanese.
		Apart from the staunch traditionalists, most knowledgable craftsmen and kendoka generally agree that the new blades produced today are as good or better than the revered ancient blades of the samurai.
	members.tripod.com /%7Elimsk/history.htm (1363 words)

	RenShinKan Kendo - How to Pick and Order Shinai
		In general, the bamboo that has 5 joint or knot per Shinai is good.It is hard to talk about density of bamboo itself, and it seems does not matter that Taiwanese or Japanese.
		There are styles of bamboo that are Dobari, Chokuto or Koto.These are just figure of Shinai itself.
		However the Center of gravity at that Shinai will be totally different between Dobari style and Chokuto, or Koto style.So it is depend on the person.
	www.sbkendo.org /howTo/pickShinai.htm (641 words)

	#1 Martial Arts Equipment Store -- e-bogu.com Inc. Call Free: 866-365-3636
		I use Chokuto Shinai for daily practices since it gives you the feeling of holding a real sword, and it is better for 'One Shot' type Ji-Geiko.
		ISSHO is very effective for Ai-Men (Wait until the last minute for the opponent's attack, and strike before the opponent).
		As the Kenshi goes higher in ranks, they tend to go into a 'One Shot' style, and I belive that is the untimate beauty of the Kendo.
	www.e-bogu.com /ISSHO_Complete_Size_39_p/hay-ken-shi-isshocomp--39.htm (278 words)

	Sword Forum International - First pics of the Maple Burl Chokuto after being in my possession
		Though it is none of my business, I am curious if the communists - excuse me, that term is no longer PC :-] - the "authorities" levied fines, tariffs, taxes, and/or processing fees for their "handling" of your property.
		Truth must be said that the authorities were of the utmost kindness and took pride in it.
		Fabulous chokuto, Antonio, but the 'Jewel' is more my style..
	forums.swordforum.com /showthread.php?threadid=7015 (1598 words)

	A Short History of the Japanese Sword \| Shotokan Karate Club of DIT Kevin Street, Dublin, Ireland
		The long sword in Japan has seen three major incarnations, and for each type of sword exists a fighting style to match the blade's shape.
		The early blades, called chokuto or “straight swords,” tended to get longer as metallurgy techniques improved.
		Though not much is known about how these weapons were wielded, the extra length - without any significant increase in weight - certainly gave the fighter more reach.
	clubsoc.dit.ie /karate/sword.html (499 words)

	Care And Feeding Of Swords (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Most modern replicas of the Japanese katana (sword for fighting on foot) and Ninja To or Shinobigatana (straight short sword, also known as a Chokuto) are made of stainless steel, usually 440, 440C or 420B.
		Stainless steel is normally carbon steel with a variety of elements, such as nickel and chromium added to make it more resistant to corrosion.
		A normal saya made for a Katana or chokuto is heavily lacquered to facilitate being thrust through the Obi (belt or sash) when worn with daily wear.
	users4.ev1.net /~kagemusha/care_and_feeding_of_swords.htm (2410 words)

	Avalanche Online Forums - View Single Post - OOC: A Forgotten Past
		Biography: Descendant of an age old tribe that even in the wake of war has barely forgotten its heritage.
		Mentored by his aged father, he lives in the ruined mountains in tranquility living a life of ascetic calm.
		Training as a hunter with his ancestral blade Chokuto, inherited when he had completed his training as son of Mentor Konasai in the life of the Yamabushi tribe.
	www.avalancheonline.com /forums/showpost.php?p=70150&postcount=2 (218 words)

	Viridian Universe - Viridia - City of Vondis
		An elite group of men and women of all backgrounds though sharing in the Mastery of the long curved swords favored on the islands of Kamaishan.
		Comments: There is a rumor murmured throughout the back rooms of the noble bars and parlor rooms of a secondary specialty of the Chokuto Giri.
		Single members may be hired to take care of a personal debt when one wants it done quickly and quietly.
	www.viridiarpg.com /theworld/vondis/V_merc.htm (910 words)

	CHOKUTO REVIEW
		We decided to use a pair of swords as the canvas to develop the idea of contrast – a light versus a dark sword.
		We chose the chokuto rather than the more common katana, as something different and as a challenge to Joe as we wanted a visible hamon on both swords.
		Hikari no Ken (the sword of light) is a simple sword whose wood had worn smooth through time.
	www.arscives.com /bladesign/chokutoreview.htm (1687 words)

	Japanese swords (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		So in Japan one finds swords more than a thousand years old venerated as gods in their own right.
		One example is the splendid chokuto or straight-bladed sword known as 'Futsu no Mikama Oken', the resident deity of Kashima shrine in Ibaraki prefecture.
		The importance of such a tradition is demonstrated by the fact that many such old swords are designated National Treasures, or Important Cultural assets, by the Japanese Government today.
	www.twilightforest.net /nihonto/blades.php (532 words)

	JAPANESE SWORD CHRONOLOGY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Also known as the Chokuto (straight sword) period.
		The Japanese import swords made in China and Korea.
		Ken, or Chokuto (straight, double or single edged sword)
	users4.ev1.net /~kagemusha/japanese_sword_glossary.htm (391 words)

	Chokuto (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		In true form though, the Japanese quickly mastered the technology, and began producing exceptional pieces, such as Suiryuken, in short order.
		There is good reason it is said "the Chinese invented everything, the Japanese perfected it." This piece is only available in the historically accurate length of 61.5 cm (24 1/4"), Chokuto are available only in Shirasaya at this time.
		A limited edition, fully mounted version has been planned, and the kanagu are currently being developed, however, no release date has yet been set.
	www.dguertin.com /Chokuto.htm (132 words)

	Ninja Battle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		First thing, you can't hit the ninja with ordinary weapons.
		He is extremely agile and can even reflect your Famas and Socom bullets with his Chokuto sword.
		What you do is fight him - hand to hand.
	madjackyl.tripod.com /ninjabattle.html (295 words)

	Neowin.net > November Desktops (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Chokuto how I can turn on the transparency in dterm?
		Wallpaper is one of the members only stuff from digitalblasphemy and the visual style is WaterColor 4.0 Ergonomic.
		Chokuto, where can I get your winamp skin?
	www.neowin.net /forum/lofiversion/index.php/pricing/t48386-200.html (674 words)

	This really isn't the place for this, but... (Sword Forum International)
		There was a form of straight sword called the Chokuto very early in Japanese history (before they figured out details in the differential hardening), but they are uncommon.
		Ask a collector or museum where to buy or see a "ninjato" and they'll either laugh or look at you with total puzzlement.
		There are some Chokuto, but they predate most everything even remotely related with the idea of the ninja.
	www.swordforum.com /jsa/messages/2265.html (239 words)

	Sword History
		The Ancient Sword Period (Chokuto or Ken) (Until CE 900)
		The blades were mostly of the straight (Chokuto) variety, and the tempering was often faulty.
		This imitation of the Chinese sword gradually developed into the Japanese design that is known today.
	www.modestodaitokai.com /about1.html (474 words)

	kendo » Shinai » edit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Standard (chokuto) The standard shinai with an even weight distribution.
		Additionally there is a third type, the koto shinai or "old-sword" shinai.
		This shinai has a more straight and cylindrical form than the dobari or chokuto.
	kendo.wikispaces.org /page/edit/Shinai (276 words)

	Woraug's profile (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Reasons for injury: Got the scar when he was very young in a sword fight
		Background info: He was loaded with two Chokuto swords, a flame thrower and a shockrifle to conquer worlds.
		He ended up owing Night Shade a life debt, so he joined the 31st battalion and fought along with Night Shade ever since.
	www.angelfire.com /ut/clan31stbattalion/woraug.html (74 words)

	Bladesmith's Forum Board -> Just made a CHOKUTO (straight kat.)...
		Bladesmith's Forum Board -> Just made a CHOKUTO (straight kat.)...
		heck, but I didn't opt for a chokuto...
		Now I want to know / need to know, what happened...
	forums.dfoggknives.com /index.php?showtopic=2956&view=old (1315 words)

	Sword Forum International - european double edged chokuto
		I was thinking about a project sword a while back about a double edged chokuto.
		In trying to sort out the details I thought the project would be very cumbersome and rather redundant, I figure the europeans probably had a sword to fit what I was looking for.
		When you mention double edged chukuto, a jian is the first thing that comes to mind
	forums.swordforum.com /printthread.php?s=487186f6b3762ae61ec4d14750abbbff&threadid=5182 (481 words)

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