katana

A slightly-curved, single-edged sword carried by the samurai in fuedal Japan. Contrary to popular belief, the katana was not the primary weapon used by samurai, and was mostly used only for dueling or ceremonial purposes. Over the last few decades, movies and anime have exaggerated the sharpness and durability of the weapon to a point where many people now believe katanas to be some kind of indestructable super-sword.

"Following World War II, many American GIs brought home katanas looted from Japanese officers."

by Deej July 16, 2004

Redneck Katana

A piece of rebar, or other very heavy material, with a grip made of tape at the end. This is designed to simulate a sword for forms, while ramping up the challenge involved.

Hiro is in his 20-by-30 at the U-Stor-It. He is spending a little time in Reality, as per the suggestion of his partner. The door is open so that ocean breezes and jet exhaust can blow through. All the furniture - the futons, the cargo pallet, the experimental cinderblock furniture - has been pushed up against the walls. He is holding a one-meter-long piece of heavy rebar with tape wrapped around one end to make a handle. The rebar approximates a katana, but it is very much heavier. He calls it redneck katana.
- Snow Crash, Neal Stephenson

by mortal sky September 8, 2010

Katanna

A girl who is every bit crazy but is a amazing friend. Don't mess with katanna or she will most likely mess up your face. Katanna's are a rare breed and if you can find a girl as amazing as her then your lucky because there is no one better at being a friend . Katanna's are usually red heads or brunettes and are extremely pretty and have beautiful eyes. She is adventurous and isn't afraid to go cliff- diving or parachuting. She looks danger in the eyes and couldn't be more brave. She also is the best person to take to a party. If you can find a katanna then you are a very lucky person.

Person 1: Wow did you see that girl beat the sh*t out of that guy?!

Person 2: Yea that was katanna.

by Crazedandfree November 18, 2013

Katahnah

Ehzsra Baudelaire (April 30, 2003 – Current), better known by his stage name Katahnah, is an British rapper and singer-songwriter from Surrey, England, Great Britain.

On the song called, “Me”, Katahnah raps about his ex girlfriend, safety, and his current girlfriend—all recurring topics in Katahnah’s music.

by Soundrop® October 9, 2019

katana

A Japanese sword, once used by the samurai, but now primarily owned by Japanophiles who have deluded themselves into thinking that they can defeat anyone in the world with their (fictional) martial arts and swordplay skills.

"A terrorist attack? Let me just grab my katana, I'll take down all twelve of them singlehandedly!"

by sba. April 30, 2008

Katana Shogun Warriors

A low budget short movie about the life and times of three katana wielding heroes, made by Chi-Power Films in the summer of 2005. Since its release, it has been generally accepted as one of the best short films ever made.

Guy #1: Did you see Katana Shogun Warriors yet?
Guy #2: What are you blind? I'm wearing my copy of the film around my neck!
Guy #1: Aso...

by Andrew1 September 8, 2005

Katana

The Katana is a single edged curved steel weapon, used by warriors of fuedal japan. It is made by forging and folding steel to rid it of impurities, then coating the cutting edge in clay, heating it up and quenching it to harden the cutting edge, revealing is called a temperline (Hamon). The Katana was a decorative peice of art as well as a weapon, consisting of a Tsuba (hanguard) Tuki Ito (handle wrap, usually coloured) and other intricate artistic fittings. The Katana is not superior-but amazingly strong and sharp for a small thin weapon. Under controlled test conditions, a Nihonto (japanese made katana) was able to shatter a .45ACP round without sustaining damage, and widthstood 7 direct hits from a M2 HMG (heavy machine gun)with its .50BMG armour piercing round before shattering.
The katana came into use in the 1400's, before hand the Tachi was used, a longer sword used on horseback and worn in a different manner. Before that were the straight blades, Chokuto, from China. The katana is usually worn with the cutting edge (Ha) facing upwards, thrust through an Obi (belt). On rare occasions, The Katana was worn blade down (sometimes when armour was worn). It was usually the primary weapon of a warrior or Samurai, though in wars Yari (spear) were prefered due to the damage they inflicted on Armour, along with Maai (distancing).

His katana moved swiftly to shatter the opponents defenses.

by Ninpo-Bugei July 28, 2006