In Japan they are usually referred to bushi or buke.The samurai originated from japan and were the military nobility and the officer caste of medieval and early-modern Japan. Samurai were also less than 10% of Japan's population. The Samurai’s most popular weapons were the long Katana, Kama, Tanto, Tessen, and Wakizashi. The Katana was the most important weapon for the samurai and even the japanese in general. The curve of the Katana was made for right when you take it out, you can slash your opponent instantly. With a regular straight sword you cannot do that because you have to adjust your hand to take the sword out. That's why Japan made the curved swords for quicker
In Japan they are usually referred to bushi or buke.The samurai originated from japan and were the military nobility and the officer caste of medieval and early-modern Japan. Samurai were also less than 10% of Japan's population. The Samurai’s most popular weapons were the long Katana, Kama, Tanto, Tessen, and Wakizashi. The Katana was the most important weapon for the samurai and even the japanese in general. The curve of the Katana was made for right when you take it out, you can slash your opponent instantly. With a regular straight sword you cannot do that because you have to adjust your hand to take the sword out. That's why Japan made the curved swords for quicker