A sakabatou is the sword of a pacifist samurai. As killing opponents with the point of the sword was considered dishonorable, a sakabatou if used normally would only inflict blunt force trauma which would not be fatal.
Generally, the use of a sakabatou meant that the samurai had dishonored himself and had taken a vow to regain his honor.
Generally, the use of a sakabatou meant that the samurai had dishonored himself and had taken a vow to regain his honor.
by Petrodon April 15, 2004