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	Katana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The scabbard for a katana is referred to as a saya, and the handguard piece, often intricately designed as individual works of art especially in later years of the Edo period, was called the tsuba.
		The art of drawing the katana and attacking one's enemies is iaido (also known as battōjutsu/battodo), and kendo is an art of fencing with a shinai (bamboo sword) protected by helmet and armour.
		Katanas were produced with a forging method that resulted in a very hard Martensite edge with a soft but flexible Pearlite core and spine.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Katana (7693 words)

	Katana (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Katana has no metahuman powers but is a superb martial artist and fully trained as a samurai warrior.
		Katana had to fight them all and after a long battle that took its toll, Katana was able to reclaim the Soultaker and kill Takeo, and she could finally put an end to some of her ghosts.
		Katana returned back to life after a trial by combat within her sword and afterwards managed to find her old mentor and take his life.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Katana_(comics) (1500 words)

	Katana (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The katana blade ran the length of the weapon and the handles were attached with pegs to the outside of the blade’s tang (the portion of the blade opposite the tip, normally fitted into the weapon hilt).
		Katanas were passed down unmodified through generations in a family but the scabbards (lacquered and enameled wood, usually decorated) were often changed as new styles became popular.
		Rarely would a Samurai display his katana to anyone except during combat; it was considered unprofessional to fully remove the blade from its scabbard outside of combat.
	members.aol.com /dargolyt/TheForge/katana.htm (309 words)

	Katana People
		Katana carve large wooden masks which are worn atop the head with raffia costumes.
		Katana peoples first unified in their current location about 200 years ago in response to Fulani expansion from the northwest.
		Katana cosmology views the world in a basically dichotomous way contrasting the settled area of the village with the wild areas of the bush.
	www.uiowa.edu /~africart/toc/people/Katana.html (510 words)

	The Diamond Katana
		Katana is also working on a Continental powered version, which would use the IO-240B producing 125 horsepower.
		Katana told us it was due to the lack of lightning protection.
		The Katana has a clear edge over older trainers but it is less clear how it will fare against the new Cessna 172s or other established trainers, which may go into new production.
	www.avweb.com /news/reviews/182565-1.html (2558 words)

	Katana (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Starting as a straight blade the katana developed it’s unique curve when sword-smiths started to harden the front of the blade while allowing the back edge to be softer to give the blade it’s durability.
		This is due to the enforced peace of the late feudal period when the katana became a dueling weapon as apposed to a weapon of war.
		The Katana is on the left in the picture and the Wakizashi (sold separately) on the right.
	www.samurai-swords-selector.com /katana.htm (753 words)

	Chikara Dojo - Katana (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Katana refers to a specific type of curved, single-edged sword traditionally used by the Japanese samurai.
		The two weapons together were called the daisho, and represented the social power and personal honor of the samurai (buke retainers to the daimyo).
		The scabbard for a katana is referred to as a saya, and the handguard piece, intricately designed as individual works of art especially in later years of the Edo period, was called the tsuba.
	www.chikaradojo.org /katana.php (144 words)

	Japanese Katana Swords
		Whether you choose the Musashi Katana with a high quality leather tsuki or the Hoso Katana with a genuine Japanese silk tsuka you can be sure that the quality and durability is second to none in the price range.
		Many people buy will buy a katana sword for decoration but eventually become fascinated with sword play that they end up signing up for a martial arts class and make use of their sword.
		In addition to the katana sword there is also the Wakizashi, or short sword and then the tanto sword, about the size of a large knife.
	www.japaneseswords4samurai.com /japanese-katana-swords.htm (2565 words)

	Musashi Katana
		Musashi katanas are produced by the artist/propmaker who sculpted the original TV series prop.
		The katana swords are authentic duplicates of the samurai sword used in season one and two
		Musashi katanas are exclusive to Point Gallery and are not sold wholesale for marketing by other suppliers.
	www.pointgallery.com /sword/pages/sword.html (410 words)

	Warwick Basses - Katana Bolt-on
		The Katana Bolt-on bass is very similar to it's neck-thru big sister, but has a unique identity all to itself.
		Topped off with chrome hardware, the Katana Bolt-on is a visually distinctive bass that is sonically very powerful.
		As is common with most swamp ash basses, the Katana Bolt-on has incredibly warm low-end tones and very bright highs.
	www.warwickbass.com /basses/katanabo.html (149 words)

	Katana - World Leaders in Close Protection Training and Services
		Katana Bodyguards are available in every part of the world, to the full range of client groups, all with their differing needs, requirements, hopes, fears, circumstances and risks associated with their professions, lifestyles, activities, beliefs and geo-political status.
		Katana does not discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender, personal orientation or any other factor.
		Katana graduates receive our internationally recognised Katana Close Protection Officer Diplomas, together with the UK Edexcel Level 3 certificate in Close Protection Operations, required by law in the United Kingdom for the SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence.
	www.katanasecurity.com (1034 words)

	JAPANESE SWORD VISUAL GLOSSARY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		A daito (long sword),either a tachi or katana, is over two shaku (one shaku equals approximately 12 inches or 30 centimeters) in length.
		This accounts for the increased value of daito (katana or tachi) versus shoto and for the greater numbers of shoto (wakizashi) found today.
		Occassionally the saya of katana, wakizashi or tanto (never tachi) will have slots for various types of accessories to be carried.
	www.geocities.com /alchemyst/glossary.htm (631 words)

	Scythe Europe - Ninja - Katana - CPU Cooler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Katana CPU Cooler is compatible for socket 370/462/478/754/939/940 & the new LGA775.
		With the unique angle (70 degree) construction of the Katana CPU Cooler, the cooler can also cool the components on the mainboard to prolong its life and keep your PC system stable (subject to fan mounting & airflow direction).
		With the special mounting clips provided with Katana CPU Cooler, users are able to mount this cooler in the best position based on the airflow and set-ups inside the PC case.
	www.scythe-eu.com /products/cpu/katana/katana.php (408 words)

	Katana
		Japanese sword that is longer than 23.6" (60cm) and is worn in the belt with the edge up is called a Katana.
		This conversion from Tachi to Katana probably began in the Muromachi period (1392 -) but became widely worn in the Shinto period.
		It became popular to wear two swords in the thrust in the sash with the edges up.
	www.ncjsc.org /katana-1.html (84 words)

	Katana Upgrades @ CyberPoet.Net
		The Katana has great headlights and a good tail light, but from the sides and at an angle, it's visibility could be greatly improved.
		Without changing the engine internals (hey, if anyone has placed the true GSX750 engine in their Katana*, drop me an email please!), the single biggest performance boost you can give your engine is switching to Castrol GPS synthetic motorcycle race oils (doesn't void warrantee if using 10 to 20 weight rated oils).
		Corbin's Gunfighter seat is available for all years of Katanas built, and offers a radically change in seating position, including lowering the actually position downwards for better handling by changing the center of gravity (and also spreading out the seating area wider).
	www.cyberpoet.net /motorcycle/katana/upgr/KatanaUpgrades.html (5391 words)

	Scythe KATANA Cu CPU cooler - SCKTN-CU1000
		Katana Cu CPU Cooler is compatible with socket 370/462/478/754/939/940 and the new LGA775.
		With the unique angle (70 degree) construction of the Katana CPU Cooler, the cooler can also cool the components on the mainboard to prolong life and stability of your PC system(subject to fan mounting and airflow direction).
		The Katana CU is an upgraded version of the older Katana unit that was all aluminum.
	www.scythe-usa.com /product/cpu/009/scktncu1000_detail.html (751 words)

	Suzuki Katana Custom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Suzuki Katana was unveiled in 1980; it shocked the motorcycle world with its aggressive body styling.
		The German designer Hans A. Muth managed successfully to have the Katana departed from the conventional motorcycle styling with its integrated front cowling and fuel tank.
		Tamiya's Custom Katana comes with a oil radiator but uses thick fl vinyl tubes as oil hoses, I junk them and replace them with braided stuff, I also scratch built some hose clips for it.
	www.modelmotobikes.com /Katana.html (1103 words)

	Dropzone Gear : Katana
		Like the PD Stiletto, the Katana is a highly tapered or “elliptical” nine-cell canopy made from zero-porosity fabric.
		Both the Stiletto and the Katana were designed using a conventional cell structure, without cross-braces or airlocks.
		The Katana may look similar to a Stiletto at first glance, but beneath the surface they are two completely different machines.
	www.dropzone.com /gear/Detailed/465.html (924 words)

	Katana wheels- racing hart, rh evo, tenzo, adr, rs limited, rh evo
		Katana Racing wheels were introduced a decade ago from Katana wheel company.
		Since their induction, Katana wheels have evolved into not only your number one import performance wheelline but also a very distinguished luxury wheelline as well.
		Katana wheels have also become an industry standard in the luxury and truck rims scene.
	www.1stoprimshop.com /custom-rims/Katana-wheels.php (818 words)

	The Kumoryu Family of Competition katana swords - From Last Legend Competition Blades
		With most production swords, if you get a long handle all you end up getting is a hand full of wood because they use the same short tangs on all the handles (one size fits all).
		With Last Legend katana blades each tang is custom made to fit the handle you've chosen.
		This free warranty will be in effect as long as Last Legend is producing katanas, or until the founder of the company dies or retires, because we doubt that a new CEO would be this generous--certainly no other sword company is.
	www.lastlegend.com /05kat/kumoryu/komoryu.html (1418 words)

	Robert Keeley Electronics: Katana Boost
		The Katana is also a fat, harmonically rich boost, just pull out on the volume knob and stretch your imagination with overdriven tone!
		In my opinion, the TMB is great, especially because it has in one box a clean boost and a treble/middle boost, but the frequency response of the Katana is better.
		And the Katana is great before this pedal...
	www.robertkeeley.com /product.php?id=34 (955 words)

	www.myspace.com/katanaband
		KATANA is also the name of the sword of an ancient warrior from Japan called Samurai.
		The band was born through the efforts of vocalist Sandro Seixas, after leaving a 70's hard rock band callesd Kúria, where he sang for 13 years, because of musical direction disagreements, Sandro wanted to take part of a new innovating and heavy project.
		This EP brought KATANA to all heavy metal fans in Brazil and some countries of South America and Japan, where KATANA's powerful music can already be heard.
	www.myspace.com /katanaband (603 words)

	Sword Forum International - Hanwei Practical Plus Katana (picture intensive)
		Of those that are under $300 in price, I have handled the 4th Gen. Practical Katana, the 1st Gen. Kris Cutlery 29 katana, 2nd Gen. Kris Cutlery 26 Katana, and a current model Kris Cutlery 26 Katana.
		I looked at a number of inexpensive katana that could be dismounted, and narrowed it down to the Hanwei PPK.
		This is at least 3 steps up from a regular Practical Katana in overall fit and finish, and well worth the difference in price.
	forums.swordforum.com /showthread.php?s=&threadid=22091 (1583 words)

	Suzuki Katana 750
		There are three generations of Katanas, this was the second, made from '89 to '97 in the 750 size.
		There were also other sizes of Katanas made in the vaious generations.
		Here the Katana sits loaded up in front of a friend's vacation house.
	www.knowlesville.com /matt/motorcycles/katana.html (534 words)

	Oriental Swords: Katana Sword - MWArt.com
		Chisa Katana is a perfect size for a sword.
		Dragon Katana has a red simulated snakeskin handle and a red marbled scabbard.
		Full Tang Samurai - Katana is built from a single piece of stainless steel from tip to pom...
	www.mwart.com /xq/ASP.store/cat.42/qx/Katana.htm (169 words)

	Japanese sword as katana,Samurai and Bushido Culture-top
		For Samurai, Japanese sword (Katana) was more important than his life.
		Japanese sword (Katana) was equal to soul of Bushido.
		So Japanese sword (Katana) had to be not only tough and sharp but also beautiful.
	www.jidai.jp (194 words)

	Practical Katana
		The Practical Katana II gives the martial artist the opportunity to own and use a Hanwei sword at the cost of an economy sword.
		There is more of a curvature to the blade than the original Practical Katana and the tsuba and furniture have been antiqued.
		The katana has a 28.25" blade and is 40" overall.
	www.mantisswords.com /practical_katana_ii.htm (414 words)

	Practical Plus Katana
		Just like the original Practical Plus katana, this sword has all the same measurements but the furniture has been antiqued like the tsuba on the Practical Pro Katana.
		All of the new practical katanas are double pinned and the handles are removable.
		This Katana and the one below are both made of tough high carbon steel.
	www.mantisswords.com /practical_katanas.htm (490 words)

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